When a gangster's speakeasy is raided by the police, one of the people picked up is the gangster's pretty young girlfriend. A kind-hearted cop takes pity on her and helps her get out of that life.
If you have a soft spot for late-period silent films that are trying really hard to be gritty but still have that polished Hollywood sheen, Romance of the Underworld is worth about an hour and a half of your time. It’s mostly for people who appreciate Mary Astor before she became the cynical noir icon we usually rememb...
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Irving Cummings
Edward LeSaint
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"If you have a soft spot for late-period silent films that are trying really hard to be gritty but still have that polished Hollywood sheen, Romance of the Underworld is worth about an hour and a half of your time. It’s mostly for people who appreciate Mary Astor before she became the cynical noir icon we usually remember. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller, you’ll probably find this a bit too preoccupied with its own moralizing. The movie starts in a speakeasy, and honestly, these are ..."
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