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Port of Missing Girls
Nightclub singer Della Mason witnesses a murder and is forced by the killer to flee with him from the scene of the crime. Escaping from the gangster, she secretly boards the ship of Captain Josiah Storm, a woman-hater, and the ship sails from San Francisco headed for China. Della is discovered by Jim Benton, the ship's first mate and he pleads her case to the captain. He leaves her in under the protection of Minnie at "Minnie's Joint in Shanghai, until her innocence can be established.
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Plot Summary
A young woman gets entangled in a criminal underworld after her father's disappearance. She finds herself drawn into a life of intrigue and danger as she searches for answers. The film explores themes of betrayal and survival in a gritty urban setting.
Critical Reception
Port of Missing Girls received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its fast pace and crime elements, while others found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. It is often considered a B-movie from its era, notable for its genre conventions rather than groundbreaking artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its straightforward crime narrative.
Criticized for its lack of originality and thin characterizations.
Seen as a typical example of a pre-war B-movie thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its relatively early depiction of organized crime and its focus on a female protagonist navigating this dangerous world, which was less common for the time.
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