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A Clean Sweep
Edgar lost his job at the bank three months ago, but hasn't told his wife, and they have been living off their savings, while Edgar pretends to go to work everyday. He answers a want-ad for a job selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door. He makes no sales, especially after he fills an apartment hallway with trash to demonstrate his cleaner and then finds there is no electricity to run the machine. He comes to a house where a bridal shower is being held, with his wife in attendance, and she thinks Edgar has brought the cleaner as gift for her friend. Edgar has to take the last of their money out of the bank to pay for the demo model he had. The bank manager shows up at Edgar's house to offer him his bank job back, but Edgar's wife won't let him go back, as she has found the prefect job for Edgar... selling vacuum cleaners.
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Plot Summary
A young woman finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and danger when she becomes involved with a charming but ruthless gangster. As she tries to escape his influence, she gets caught up in a high-stakes crime that threatens to ruin her life. She must find a way to outsmart the criminals and clear her name before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Reviews for 'A Clean Sweep' were generally mixed upon its release. While some critics praised its fast-paced plot and the performances of its lead actors, others found the story to be somewhat predictable and lacking in originality. Audiences at the time were drawn to the crime thriller elements and the glamour of the era depicted.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for its brisk pacing and engaging central performance.
Felt a bit derivative of other gangster films of the period.
Offers a decent dose of pre-Code era thrills.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by John Farrow, who would go on to direct many notable films and become the father of actress Mia Farrow.
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