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The Rossiter Case
The happy marriage of Liz and Peter Rossiter is shattered after Liz is paralysed in an accident. Peter soon finds solace with Honor, his sister-in-law, but when she tells him she is expecting his child he is racked with guilt and turns to drink. When Honor is found murdered with Peter's gun next to her, the police arrest him. Unable to remember his movements he must discover the secret behind "The Rossiter Case".
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Plot Summary
A former police detective, now a private investigator, is hired by a wealthy businessman to find his missing daughter. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, murder, and blackmail, putting his own life in jeopardy.
Critical Reception
The Rossiter Case received mixed reviews, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot but acknowledging its effective noir atmosphere and some decent performances within the B-movie framework.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark, atmospheric cinematography typical of film noir.
Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes uninspired storyline.
Solid performances from the lead actors, particularly Richard Arlen, elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Rossiter Case is largely unavailable through common platforms, but it is generally considered a decent, if unremarkable, entry in the genre for its time.
Fun Fact
Despite its modest production, the film features a plot that delves into the kind of complex entanglements often seen in more high-profile noir pictures of the era.
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