Dangerous Intrigue
Anthony Halliday, a brilliant young surgeon, is forced to resign as chief of staff at a New York hospital when he is compelled to delay an appendectomy on the daughter of John Mitchell, a wealthy supporter of the hospital, because of an emergency operation he has to perform. The appendectomy is successful, but later complications cause the girl's death. Carol Andrews, his fiancée, regards him as a failure and leaves him. Halliday, suffering from amnesia brought on by the shocks, drifts to Scranton, Pa., where he gets work in the steel mill. He only remembers who he is when he finds himself bandaging some injured workers. The mill doctor, Miller, asks him to become his assistant. Halliday remains at the mill under the name of John Davis. Because of many accidents at the mill, the smelter boss, Joe Kosovic is demoted. He becomes friendly with Halliday and invites him home for dinner, where he becomes attracted to Gerta, Joe school-teacher daughter.
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Plot Summary
A private detective takes on a case involving a wealthy industrialist's missing heir and a dangerous web of deception. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving blackmail and murder, forcing him to race against time to find the heir and expose the culprits before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Dangerous Intrigue was a low-budget B-movie that received mixed to poor reviews upon its release. While it offered some suspense, critics often pointed to its formulaic plot and less-than-stellar acting. However, for fans of the genre at the time, it provided a standard dose of thrills and mystery.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable storyline that offers few surprises.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
- Despite its flaws, it delivers a degree of suspense suitable for B-movie enthusiasts.
Google audience: Audience reception for Dangerous Intrigue is largely unavailable due to its age and status as a B-movie. Older reviews tend to mention it as a passable, if unremarkable, crime thriller from its era.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its low-budget features, often referred to as 'Poverty Row' productions.
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