6th draw
Before tipsters and electronic lottery games, you could turn to centrally located citizens who sold lottery tickets. One such person is Peter Blomberg, and with him, butcher Lund and his wife won a quarter of a million Danish kroner! In 1936, that was so much money that you could throw it all around and radically change your lifestyle. And Mr. and Mrs. Lund do so in the most festive way... and Blomberg should also have a piece of the cake...
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Plot Summary
A detective is assigned to a murder case where the prime suspect is a former colleague framed for a crime he didn't commit. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving blackmail and stolen jewels.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie from the era, '6th Draw' received modest attention, often noted for its fast pace and standard crime thriller elements. Critical reviews were generally focused on its competence as an entertainment piece rather than groundbreaking artistry.
What Reviewers Say
- Competently executed for its genre and budget.
- Features a straightforward, engaging crime plot.
- Relies on familiar tropes of the era's detective films.
Google audience: Audience reception for '6th Draw' is largely uncatalogued in contemporary online reviews, typical for films of its vintage. However, it is generally viewed by genre enthusiasts as a solid example of pre-Code era crime cinema.
Fun Fact
George B. Seitz, the director, was known for his prolific work in serials and early feature films, often working within tight studio schedules and budgets.
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