Smart Girls Don't Talk
Smart Girls Don't Talk

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Smart Girls Don't Talk

1948
Movie
81 min
English

A society woman gets involved with a gangster only to find he has hidden plans.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Richard L. BareGenres: Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently released from a reform school, is determined to go straight and make a new life for herself. However, she finds herself entangled in a web of crime and deception when she falls for a charismatic but dangerous man. As she navigates the treacherous underworld, she must confront her past and fight for her future.

Critical Reception

Smart Girls Don't Talk was a modest B-movie that received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised Ann Blyth's performance and the film's noir atmosphere, others found the plot predictable and the dialogue sometimes stilted. It did not garner significant critical acclaim but has since found a niche appreciation among fans of 1940s film noir.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ann Blyth delivers a compelling performance as a woman trying to escape her past.

  • The film captures a gritty, noir-like atmosphere that enhances its dramatic tension.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for the era.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not widely available.

Fun Fact

This film was one of several B-movies produced by Warner Bros. during the late 1940s that aimed to capitalize on the popularity of film noir themes.

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