Lady in Danger
Lady in Danger

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Lady in Danger

1934
Movie
68 min
English

Dexter becomes involved in a revolution and is asked to hide the Queen. This leads to misunderstanding with his firm and his fiancee.

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Director: Dmitri BuchowetzkiGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy socialite, Mrs. Ashworth, is found murdered in her own home. The prime suspect is her handsome young chauffeur, Johnny, who had recently been fired. Detective Sergeant "Sully" Sullivan is brought in to solve the case, navigating a web of deceit, hidden motives, and suspicious characters among the family and staff.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Lady in Danger' was generally seen as a competently made, albeit somewhat formulaic, early sound-era mystery thriller. Critics noted its efficient pacing and the performances of its cast, particularly Henrietta Crosman as the imperious matriarch. While not a groundbreaking film, it served its purpose as a suspenseful B-movie attraction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and brisk pacing.

  • Noted for solid, if conventional, performances.

  • Considered a typical, enjoyable example of early mystery cinema.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Lady in Danger' is not widely documented online, but it is generally appreciated by fans of classic B-movies and early thrillers for its straightforward mystery plot and period charm.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Universal Studios backlot, utilizing sets that would be reused in other productions of the era, contributing to its economical production.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now this isn't great - done on a minuscule budget with precious little by way of resources to play with - but the story is simple fun and Tom Walls ("Dexter") and Yvonne Arnaud ("the Queen") seem to be having a laugh as he has to rescue her...