A man wrongfully convicted of murder escapes custody and goes in search of the real killer. The problem is that he only has one clue to go on.
Look, is this dusty 1934 B-movie worth your afternoon? Only if you have a soft spot for fast-moving melodramas where characters make decisions that defy all human logic. If you want a heavy, serious drama like An American Tragedy, you will absolutely hate this. But if you just want to see a guy in a sharp suit run away...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William Nigh
William Nigh
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"Look, is this dusty 1934 B-movie worth your afternoon? Only if you have a soft spot for fast-moving melodramas where characters make decisions that defy all human logic. If you want a heavy, serious drama like An American Tragedy, you will absolutely hate this. But if you just want to see a guy in a sharp suit run away from some incredibly incompetent cops, it is a blast. 🕵️♂️John Darrow plays our main guy, Larry, who gets wrongfully locked up for a murder. Naturally, he escapes custody almost..."
Carl Stockdale
Norman Houston, E. Phillips Oppenheim
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