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And Sudden Death
An heiress with a penchant for speeding runs afoul of a traffic cop. Romance develops between the two, but it's soon complicated when he believes she is responsible for killing someone due to reckless driving.
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Plot Summary
A crusading district attorney attempts to clean up a corrupt city, facing opposition from powerful gangsters and corrupt officials. He navigates a dangerous path, utilizing his intelligence and the help of a loyal assistant to expose the criminal underworld and bring them to justice.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time, 'And Sudden Death' was a typical B-movie thriller that aimed to entertain audiences with its fast-paced plot and crime elements. While not critically lauded, it likely served its purpose as a suspenseful diversion for viewers interested in crime dramas.
What Reviewers Say
Offers standard crime-fighting thrills for its era.
Features a straightforward narrative with a determined protagonist.
Relies on typical genre tropes of the 1930s.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced during a period when 'whodunit' and crime dramas were popular, often featuring themes of corruption and vigilantism that resonated with audiences during the Great Depression.
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