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When a music-hall dancer is murdered, a moss rose marks the page of a Bible next to her body. Luckily, another chorus girl saw a gentleman leaving the lodgings. She approaches him directly, saying she'll go to the police if he doesn't meet her demands, but he brushes her off contemptuously. When he learns she's dead serious, he tries to buy her off with a thick wad of pound notes. But it's not money she's after; all she wants is two weeks at his country estate, living the life of a lady.
A young woman working as a hat-check girl is found murdered in her apartment. The police investigation uncovers a complex web of deceit, involving a famous actress, her wealthy lover, and a mysterious stranger. As the detective delves deeper, he realizes the victim was living a double life, entangled in a dangerous affair.
Moss Rose received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics praising its atmospheric noir elements and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Peggy Cummins. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and somewhat predictable, leading to a moderate overall critical and audience response.
Praised for its stylish cinematography and moody atmosphere typical of film noir.
Victor Mature's performance as the brooding detective was a highlight for many.
Some reviewers found the mystery's resolution to be somewhat anticlimactic.
Google audience: Audience reception for Moss Rose is not widely documented on Google, but available comments often highlight its effectiveness as a B-movie noir with a compelling central mystery.
The film is loosely based on the novel 'La Rose de Nil' by Pol D'Estoc, which itself was inspired by the real-life murder of actress Ivorine Johnson.
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When her best friend is murdered, "Rose" (Peggy Cummins) reckons she knows who did the killing. Her approach to "Michael" (Victor Mature) gets rebuffed and indeed the police investigation led by "Insp. Clinner" (Vincent Price) seems to furt...
As I lay me down to sleep... Moss Rose is directed by Gregory Ratoff and adapted to screenplay by Niven Busch, Jules Furthman and Tom Reed from the novel The Crime of Laura Saurelle written by Joseph Shearing. It stars Peggy Cummins, Vic...
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