Oliver Lane is "The Solitaire Man," a renowned jewel thief who is ready to retire and marry Helen, his partner in crime and his one true love. Their plans are shattered when another member of their gang, Bascom, walks in with a stolen necklace.
Is it worth your time? Honestly, you probably know if you’re into this within the first five minutes. If you like those dusty 1930s crime pictures where everyone speaks in complete, perfectly formed paragraphs, you'll be fine. If you need something with a bit more grit or, you know, actual momentum, maybe skip it. It’s...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jack Conway
Jack Conway
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, you probably know if you’re into this within the first five minutes. If you like those dusty 1930s crime pictures where everyone speaks in complete, perfectly formed paragraphs, you'll be fine. If you need something with a bit more grit or, you know, actual momentum, maybe skip it. It’s got that stage-play energy that just refuses to let a scene breathe without someone explaining exactly what they're feeling. Herbert Marshall is doing a lot of heavy lifting here..."
Lucile Gleason
Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack, James Kevin McGuinness
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