A young girl, wanting a life of luxury, takes the "easy" way, and winds up in jail..

"A Thrill for Thelma" feels like a dusty old photo album someone dug out of an attic. Is it worth watching today? Well, if you're into those classic melodramas that don't pull punches, or at least try not to, then maybe. Folks who enjoy a good, clear-cut cautionary tale from a bygone era will probably find something to...


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""A Thrill for Thelma" feels like a dusty old photo album someone dug out of an attic. Is it worth watching today? Well, if you're into those classic melodramas that don't pull punches, or at least try not to, then maybe. Folks who enjoy a good, clear-cut cautionary tale from a bygone era will probably find something to chew on. But if you're after anything subtle, or a film that questions morality instead of just stating it, you'll likely be rolling your eyes.Thelma, our young protagonist, she's..."
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