Stranglehold
Stranglehold

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Stranglehold

1931
Movie
66 min
English

A novelist living in a boarding house imagines a murder that involves his fellow boarders.

Insights

Director: Robert F. HillGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of murders linked to a nightclub owner. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and hidden motives. The investigation leads him through the dangerous underworld, where danger lurks at every turn and trust is a luxury he cannot afford.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Stranglehold' received moderate attention as a typical B-movie thriller of its era. Critics noted its fast-paced plot and suspenseful atmosphere, though some found the narrative predictable. Audiences were generally entertained by the crime elements and the performance of its lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and crime-solving narrative.

  • Recognized as a competently made, if somewhat formulaic, thriller.

  • Appreciated for its noir-ish atmosphere and early sound era production values.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Stranglehold' is not widely documented due to its age. However, as a product of its time, it likely appealed to fans of crime dramas and mysteries looking for straightforward entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by independent B-movie studio Monogram Pictures, known for its low-budget but often entertaining genre films.

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