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Three on a Ticket
A private detective, who has been shot, stumbles into the office of Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont), and dies before Shayne can question him. Shayne finds a baggage ticket in his hand. He claims it and finds the checked-bag contains the loot from a robbery. Now, he has about fifty minutes left of the running time to find the crooks, bring them to justice and return the money to the rightful owners. And needs all of it.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a seemingly worthless stock certificate, only to discover it's linked to a dangerous smuggling operation. Pursued by criminals who want the certificate, she must team up with a private investigator to uncover the truth and clear her name. The investigation leads them through a series of perilous encounters and unexpected twists.
Critical Reception
A B-movie crime drama, 'Three on a Ticket' received modest attention upon its release, largely seen as a serviceable entry in the popular film-noir genre of the era. While not critically acclaimed, it was appreciated for its fast-paced plot and atmospheric presentation, typical of low-budget studio productions of the 1940s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brisk pacing and noir atmosphere.
Considered a competent, if unoriginal, crime thriller.
The plot's twists and turns keep the viewer engaged.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's age and limited release. However, those that exist generally acknowledge it as an enjoyable, albeit formulaic, slice of 1940s crime cinema.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Sigmund Neufeld, known for his work on numerous low-budget Westerns and crime films for Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC).
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