Dangerous Lady
Dangerous Lady

Dangerous Lady

1941Movie63 minEnglish

Private detective 'Duke' Martindale and his wife, Phyllis, an attorney, are working together to clear a girl falsely convicted of murdering a judge. Two people who know the truth are killed and 'Duke' Is shot at. Despite some interference by Police-Sergeant Brent, and a dangerous automobile chase and 'Duke' and Phyllis finding themselves prisoners of the real murderers, the case is solved.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Frank BorzageGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A wealthy socialite, blinded by love, becomes entangled with a charming but dangerous con man. She is drawn into his schemes, leading her down a path of crime and betrayal. As her life unravels, she must confront the consequences of her choices and the true nature of the man she loves.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Lady was a modest programmer film that received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised Joan Bennett's performance as the titular dangerous lady, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. It's considered a solid example of the crime dramas of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Joan Bennett's captivating performance.
  • Some found the narrative to be a bit formulaic for its time.
  • A competent crime drama showcasing familiar noir elements.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Dangerous Lady is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel "The Golden Hoax" by John P. Carnduff.

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Bernard B. Ray cannot be accused of dragging his feet with this quickly paced little B-feature. "Duke" (Neil Hamilton) is a private eye who is working with his lawyer wife "Phyllis" (June Storey) to try and get to the bottom of the murder o...