Little White Lie
Little White Lie

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Little White Lie

1945
Movie
11 min
English

An orphan is uncertain whether she wants to remain with her adoptive family or return to the orphanage.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: John RawlinsGenres: Drama, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A struggling actress, facing eviction, accepts an offer from a shady businessman to pose as the long-lost daughter of a wealthy man. She hopes to inherit his fortune, but her deception quickly unravels as she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of lies and murder. The businessman who orchestrated the scheme begins to suspect she knows too much.

Critical Reception

Released during a prolific period for B-movies, 'Little White Lie' received a mixed reception, often praised for its fast pace and intriguing premise but criticized for its predictable plot and uneven performances. It's considered a minor entry in the film noir genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its efficient storytelling and noir atmosphere.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar tropes within the genre.

  • A decent, if uninspired, programmer for its era.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Little White Lie' is largely unavailable due to its age and status as a lesser-known film. It is not widely discussed in current audience review platforms.

Fun Fact

Despite its noir themes, the film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio primarily known for its low-budget Westerns and serials, making this a departure from their typical output.

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