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Ed Harwood, a wisecracking private investigator from New York, discovers a crime at a hotel in Nice during a carnival. The unraveling of the mystery which lies behind will lead him and Caryl Fenton, a female insurance agent, who will become his companion, first to Paris, then to London, later through the English countryside and finally to Southampton, in search of a criminal train wrecker.
In the small island nation of Buka, a British officer is assigned to police the rowdy waterfront, which is frequented by sailors and women of questionable repute. He finds himself falling for a mysterious and alluring cabaret singer who seems to be involved with various shady dealings.
Seven Sinners was a moderate success, praised for its exotic setting and the charismatic performances of its lead actors, particularly Marlene Dietrich. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it provided enjoyable escapist entertainment with a touch of romance and adventure.
Marlene Dietrich is captivating as the central femme fatale.
The film offers a unique, albeit somewhat contrived, exotic atmosphere.
John Wayne's performance is solid, providing a suitable romantic interest.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Seven Sinners are scarce, but general sentiment highlights Marlene Dietrich's star power and the film's entertaining, if slightly dated, plot.
Marlene Dietrich's character, 'Bijou', was named after the famous New York City theater, the Bijou Theatre.
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This is quite a clever little mystery, well held together by Edmund Lowe and Constance Cummings. The former is a cocky PI ("Harwood") who meets ("Miss Fenton") who works for an insurance company. They must get to the bottom of some rather i...