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.
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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