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In 1940s Los Angeles, when womanizing composer Keith Vincent is found dead, the inquest concludes it was a suicide but police detective Joe Warne isn't so sure.
A struggling jazz pianist, Frankie Miller, is haunted by the suicide of his former lover. He finds a mysterious suicide note and begins to investigate, which leads him into a world of blackmail, murder, and deception. As he delves deeper, he becomes entangled with a seductive singer and her possessive gangster boyfriend, all while trying to solve the mystery and clear his name.
Nocturne was met with a generally mixed to positive reception upon its release, appreciated for its atmospheric noir elements and George Raft's performance, though some critics found its plot somewhat convoluted.
Praised for its moody atmosphere and classic film noir style.
George Raft delivers a solid performance as the tormented protagonist.
The plot, while intricate, occasionally becomes difficult to follow.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally favorable, with viewers appreciating the suspenseful plot and the classic film noir aesthetic. Some find the ending a bit predictable, but the journey is considered engaging.
The film's score features music by jazz composer Louis Gruenberg, adding to its authentic jazz club atmosphere.
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The Dolores Mystery. Nocturne is directed by Edwin L. Marin and adapted to screenplay by Jonathan Latimer from a story written by Roland Brown and Frank Fenton. It stars George Raft, Lynn Bari, Virginia Huston, Joseph Pevney, Myrna Dell ...