24 hours free
24 hours free

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24 hours free

1939
Movie
82 min
Spanish

A millionaire woman is the victim of harassment by loan sharks and a journalist will do everything possible to rescue her.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: William ClemensGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young lawyer is framed for embezzlement and must escape prison to prove his innocence. He goes on the run, aided by his wife, to gather evidence and expose the real culprits. The film follows his desperate race against time to clear his name before his conviction becomes permanent.

Critical Reception

Released during a period of prolific B-movie production, '24 Hours Free' was a modest crime drama that received little widespread critical attention upon its release. Contemporary reviews, where available, likely focused on its efficient pacing and straightforward plot typical of its genre and budget. Audience reception was generally in line with other programmer films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • A competent, if unremarkable, B-movie crime thriller.

  • Features a standard 'wrongly accused man on the run' narrative.

  • Showcases the typical production values and storytelling of its time.

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Fun Fact

This film was produced by Warner Bros. as a 'B picture,' intended to be shown as the second feature on a double bill.

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