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Shadows of Death
With the railroad coming to Red Rock, trouble is expected and Billy has been sent to help his friend Fuzzy who is the town's sheriff, judge, and barber. When the man that sent Billy is murdered and the railroad location map stolen, broken match sticks point to Vic Landreau. While Billy tries to find the missing map, Landreau suspects Billy is on to him and plans to have him killed.
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Plot Summary
A private detective is hired by a beautiful woman to investigate the disappearance of her husband, only to become entangled in a web of deceit, blackmail, and murder. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelons of society. The detective must race against time to solve the case before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Shadows of Death (also known as 'The Missing Corpse') is a minor but competent entry in the B-movie film-noir canon. While not reaching the heights of its more famous contemporaries, it offers a serviceable mystery with a moody atmosphere and a few surprising twists. It was generally seen as a standard, if unremarkable, programmer for its time.
What Reviewers Say
A predictable but engaging noir mystery.
Features a classic femme fatale trope.
Solid atmosphere despite budget limitations.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable for this lesser-known film. However, based on limited historical data, viewers might appreciate its straightforward mystery plot and period feel, though it likely lacks the depth or originality of more prominent noir films.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Missing Corpse' before being re-released as 'Shadows of Death'.
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