International Settlement
International Settlement

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International Settlement

1938
Movie
75 min
English

In Shanghai amidst Sino-Japanese warfare an adventurer (Sanders) collecting money from gun suppliers falls in loves with a French singer (Del Rio).

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Arthur LubinGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, falsely accused of murder, finds herself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. She must rely on a skeptical detective and a mysterious stranger to clear her name before the real killer strikes again. The investigation leads them through the shadowy underbelly of the city, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

Critical Reception

While "International Settlement" was a modest B-movie production, it received generally adequate reviews for its time, praised for its brisk pacing and atmospheric crime elements. Contemporary critics noted its competent direction and performances within the constraints of its budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its efficient storytelling and suspenseful plot.

  • Noted for its effective use of atmosphere to enhance the crime narrative.

  • Considered a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the crime film genre of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available through contemporary or modern online platforms.

Fun Fact

Director Arthur Lubin would later become known for his work in television, notably directing episodes of "The Addams Family" and "Mr. Ed."

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