The Last Page
The Last Page

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The Last Page

1952
Movie
84 min
English

A married bookstore owner is blackmailed after he makes a pass at his new sexy blonde clerk.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Terence FisherGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A suspenseful tale set in London, 'The Last Page' follows a naive young man who becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme involving a mysterious woman and a valuable manuscript. As he delves deeper, he finds himself drawn into a world of blackmail, murder, and deception where trust is a luxury he cannot afford. The narrative unfolds with classic noir twists, keeping the audience guessing until the very end.

Critical Reception

As a lesser-known British noir from the early 1950s, 'The Last Page' received moderate critical attention upon its release. While praised for its atmospheric suspense and moody cinematography typical of the era's thrillers, some critics noted its somewhat convoluted plot. Audience reception was generally positive for its genre elements, though it didn't achieve widespread commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and noir sensibilities.

  • Felt to be somewhat let down by a convoluted or hard-to-follow plot.

  • Generally appreciated for its British thriller elements.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for being an early work by director Terence Fisher, who would later become renowned for his contributions to Hammer horror films.

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