Double Cross Roads
Double Cross Roads

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Double Cross Roads

1930
Movie
64 min
English

Ex-convict David Harvey attempts to go straight and settles in a small town where he meets and falls in love with Mary Carlyle. His former gang tries to persuade him to take part in a robbery of a wealthy woman but he refuses until discovering that Mary is in league with the gang.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: George ArchainbaudGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young Mexican woman, Conchita, comes to New York City seeking her father. She falls in love with a struggling artist, but her past and the harsh realities of city life present significant challenges. Her journey is one of navigating cultural differences and personal desires in a new and unforgiving environment.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Double Cross Roads' received a mixed reception. While Lupe Vélez's performance was often highlighted for its vivacity, the film's plot was seen by some critics as melodramatic and predictable. Audiences were generally drawn to Vélez's screen presence, but the film did not achieve widespread critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Lupe Vélez's energetic performance and screen charisma.

  • Criticized for a melodramatic and somewhat clichéd storyline.

  • Seen as a typical early sound-era melodrama with a focus on its exotic lead.

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Fun Fact

Lupe Vélez was often billed as 'The Mexican Spitfire,' a nickname that perfectly captured her fiery on-screen persona, which she brings to her role as Conchita in 'Double Cross Roads'.

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