Girl in 313
Girl in 313

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Girl in 313

1940
Movie
56 min
English

A priceless necklace goes missing at a plush party. Police close in on the jewel thieves but is one cop getting too close to one of the crooks?

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: H. Bruce HumberstoneGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman named Mary, who is trying to find her place in the world, struggles with her identity and her past. She encounters a charming artist who offers her a new perspective on life. However, her own insecurities and the societal expectations of the time create obstacles in her path to happiness and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

This melodrama from 20th Century Fox was a modest release, generally seen as a standard programmer film of its era. While it featured a capable cast and a familiar story of a woman overcoming personal struggles, it did not make a significant critical impact. Audience reception was likely mixed, typical for films of this genre that aimed for broad, but not necessarily deep, emotional engagement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Fay Wray's performance in a dramatic role.

  • Considered a conventional, if somewhat sentimental, tale of a woman's journey.

  • Found to be a predictable melodrama with limited lasting impact.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1940 film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Fay Wray, best known for her role in 'King Kong', often played characters facing dramatic and sometimes harrowing circumstances, and 'Girl in 313' was another opportunity for her to showcase her dramatic range.

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