One Hour Late
One Hour Late

One Hour Late

1934Movie74 minEnglish

A secretary catches the eye of her amorous boss while her regular boyfriend keeps trying to propose marriage to her.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ralph InceGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman is wrongly convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison. While incarcerated, she befriends a hardened criminal who becomes determined to help her clear her name. Their efforts lead them into a dangerous underworld.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'One Hour Late' received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its dramatic tension and performances, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. It achieved moderate success at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful moments and central performances.
  • Criticized for an overly complicated and sometimes implausible storyline.
  • Seen as a serviceable, if unremarkable, crime drama of the era.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of the few British productions of the mid-1930s to tackle themes of wrongful conviction and prison reform, albeit in a melodramatic fashion.

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