Guilty?
A Senator, accused of bribery on circumstantial evidence and sent to prison, decides to commit suicide so that his daughter will feel free to marry the son of a judge. A story told through the eyes of ten people, all familiar with the victim and all with varying versions.
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Plot Summary
A young man, struggling to make ends meet, becomes involved in a life of crime. He falls for a young woman who is unaware of his illicit activities. As his criminal enterprise grows, he finds himself increasingly trapped, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Guilty?' received mixed reviews. While some praised its suspenseful plot and performances, others found its narrative to be somewhat predictable and melodramatic. It was considered a typical crime drama of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers a standard crime narrative with a few moments of tension.
- Performances are adequate, though the plot treads familiar ground.
- It's a modest early sound-era melodrama that doesn't break much new ground.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Guilty?' is not widely documented or available through standard Google user review aggregation for this older film.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the early sound films released by Fox Film Corporation, marking a transition in filmmaking technology at the time.
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