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Ladies Love Danger
A mystery-comedy with multiple backgrounds set in a back-stage and penthouse backgrounds finds actress Rita Witherspoon mistakenly entering the apartment of Ricardo Souchet, a rich bachelor. He immediately suspects her of a murder that has just been committed in the apartment next to his. His prisoner for the night, she slips out at dawn, after two more murders have happened.
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Plot Summary
A young detective goes undercover to investigate a series of jewel thefts masterminded by a mysterious woman known as "The Nightingale." Posing as a wealthy socialite, he navigates the opulent world of high society, attempting to uncover the thief's identity and prevent further crimes. The investigation leads him through a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where romance and peril intertwine.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest B-movie offering, generally seen as a competently made, if unoriginal, crime thriller for its time. It received lukewarm reviews, with critics often noting its predictable plot but acknowledging its brisk pacing and the adequate performances of its cast.
What Reviewers Say
Competent direction keeps the predictable plot moving.
Standard B-movie crime fare with a familiar premise.
Performances are serviceable for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older film, but contemporary reviews suggest it was a standard thriller that fulfilled expectations for its budget and target audience without remarkable distinction.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring an early role for actress Mary Carlisle, who would go on to have a career spanning several decades in Hollywood, often appearing in musicals and romantic comedies.
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