Unpublished Story
Unpublished Story

Unpublished Story

1942Movie92 minEnglish

Morale-boosting story released in the middle of World War II. A journalist uncovers a peace organisation at the centre of disreputable dealings.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Herbert KlineGenres: Drama, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious reporter tries to get his big break by uncovering a dark secret about a celebrated artist. As he digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of deception and danger. The story explores the lengths people will go for success and the moral compromises they make along the way. He must navigate the art world's underbelly to find the truth.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, "Unpublished Story" received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its noir atmosphere and Gene Kelly's early dramatic performance, while others found its plot convoluted. It remains a lesser-known film in Kelly's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric noir elements.
  • Gene Kelly's departure from his usual musical roles was noted.
  • Some found the narrative a bit predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "Unpublished Story" is scarce, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of Google user opinions.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Gene Kelly's earliest dramatic roles before he became widely known for his musical performances.

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CinemaSerf

This is rather an intriguing wartime drama - not so much because of the mystery itself, that's all pretty routine - more because of the subject matter. Richard Greene is journalist "Bob Randall" who comes back from the Dunkirk evacuation be...