Cab Number 13
Cab Number 13

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Cab Number 13

1948
Movie
90 min
French

To secure her fortune with Monsieur Vaudieu de la Tour, the Machiavellian Claudia kills her lover's elder brother and steals his child. The boy is adopted by a coachman, and later, as secretary to the Minister of Justice, discovers the truth, punishes the bad guys, rewards the good ones and marries the daughter of another innocent man, unjustly accused by Claudia.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Bernard VorhausGenres: Mystery, Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A cab driver's life takes a dark turn when he becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving a missing woman and a suspicious passenger. As he delves deeper, he finds himself caught between the law and a shadowy underworld. The driver must race against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

While not a widely discussed film today, 'Cab Number 13' was a modest entry into the crime and mystery genre of the late 1940s. It received generally adequate reviews for its time, appreciated for its atmospheric portrayal of London's underbelly and its suspenseful plot, though some critics noted its conventional narrative. Audience reception was likely mixed, typical for B-movies of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of post-war London.

  • Noted for its decent pacing and suspenseful elements.

  • Some found the plot predictable, typical of the genre at the time.

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Fun Fact

The film was made during a period when British studios were experimenting with smaller-budget crime dramas, often referred to as 'quota quickies', to fulfill contractual obligations for screen time.

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