Missing Daughters
Missing Daughters

Missing Daughters

1939Movie59 minEnglish

The Missing Daughters of the title are innocent young girls who've been led astray by seedy dance-hall operator Lucky Rogers.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: William ClemensGenres: Mystery, Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

When a wealthy industrialist's daughter disappears, a private detective is hired to find her. The investigation quickly uncovers a tangled web of family secrets, shady business dealings, and potential foul play. As the detective delves deeper, he must navigate a dangerous landscape of deception to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Missing Daughters, a B-movie from Warner Bros., was a modestly received mystery film of its era. While not a critical darling, it provided standard genre thrills and suspense typical of pre-war detective pictures. Audience reception was generally aligned with its budget and production values, offering a straightforward, if unexceptional, viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A serviceable programmer with enough twists to keep viewers engaged.
  • Features a competent cast in a standard mystery plot.
  • Falls into familiar genre tropes but delivers a reasonably exciting conclusion.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of several 'B-pictures' produced by Warner Bros. during this period, designed to fill out double-feature programs at lower costs.

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