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Mr. Morris, the owner of a large metropolitan department store, gives jobs to paroled ex-convicts in an effort to help them reform and go straight. Among his 'employed-prison-graduates' are Helen Roberts and Joe Dennis, working as sales clerks. Joe is in love with Helen and asks her to marry him, but she is forbidden to marry as she is still on parole, but she says yes and they are married. In spite of their poverty-level life, their marriage is a happy one until Joe discovers she has lied about her past, in order to marry him. Disillusioned, he leaves, goes back to his old gang and plans to rob the department store.
A hardened criminal, recently released from prison, finds himself falling for a dance-hall girl who works for a gangster. He attempts to go straight and proposes marriage to her, but their path is complicated by his criminal past and the dangerous individuals surrounding them. They embark on a desperate plan to escape their circumstances, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful climax.
Fritz Lang's "You and Me" is a notable example of early crime dramas, praised for its stylish direction and the compelling performances of its lead actors. While it received mixed reviews upon its release, it has since been recognized for its contributions to the film-noir genre and its exploration of complex moral themes. The film is often seen as a precursor to Lang's more famous works.
Praised for its sophisticated direction and atmospheric tension.
George Raft and Sylvia Sidney deliver strong, emotive performances.
The film's thematic exploration of redemption and societal pressures is compelling.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available often highlight the classic Hollywood charm and the engaging plot, noting it as an interesting crime drama from the era.
Director Fritz Lang, known for his darker themes, intentionally infused this film with a degree of optimism, deviating from his typical noir output.
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This is quite an enjoyable film-noir from Fritz Lang that sees wealthy department store owner "Morris" (Harry Carey) use his position to try and help ex-convicts get back on their feet. For many of them it's a catch-22. If they don't have a...