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Stop Press Girl
A young woman leaves her backwards hometown to go to London to find a runaway suitor. What she doesn't know is that she has inherited a strange ability; if she's in the vicinity of a machine for more than fifteen minutes, it stops working.
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Plot Summary
A spirited young woman, whose father owns a scandal-mongering newspaper, finds herself in a predicament when she's framed for a jewel theft. To clear her name, she must go on the run, using her wits and charm to evade both the police and the real culprits. Along the way, she encounters a charming stranger who may or may not be an ally in her quest for justice.
Critical Reception
Stop Press Girl was a moderately received B-movie in its time, appreciated for its brisk pacing and likable lead performance, though some critics found its plot predictable. It's often seen as a typical example of British film noir-influenced crime comedies of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic plot and Sally Gray's appealing performance.
Some found the storyline a bit formulaic but generally entertaining.
A competent British crime-comedy with light-hearted caper elements.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot at Riverside Studios in London.
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