Escort Girl
Escort Girl

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Escort Girl

1941
Movie
68 min
English

A pair of nightclub owners run a string of escort bureaus where men pay for the "companionship" of young women. The district attorney sends an undercover agent to infiltrate the bureaus.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Michael GordonGenres: Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate for money to save her ailing mother, takes a job as an escort to a wealthy businessman. She finds herself entangled in his dangerous world of crime and corruption, forcing her to make difficult choices to survive and protect those she cares about.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Escort Girl' received mixed to negative reviews from critics who found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. However, some acknowledged its atmospheric noir elements and Marsha Hunt's performance. Over time, it has gained a cult following among noir enthusiasts for its gritty portrayal of a woman navigating a corrupt underworld.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.

  • Marsha Hunt delivers a commendable performance amidst the film's shortcomings.

  • Despite its flaws, it offers a glimpse into the darker side of urban life typical of the era's noir.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's age and limited distribution. Those that exist often mention its dated themes and melodrama, with some appreciating its historical value as a B-movie noir.

Fun Fact

Director Michael Gordon would go on to have a successful career directing films like 'Pillow Talk' and 'Cyrano de Bergerac', but 'Escort Girl' remains one of his earliest, lesser-known works.

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CinemaSerf

Betty Compson had a bit of an habit of starring in films with a slightly sleazier storyline - and this one is probably one of her worst. She and manipulative cohort Wheeler Oakman ("Gregory") run a nightclub that serves as a front for an ex...