CinemaArchive
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A film unlike any other. Originally running 5 1/2 hours, director Stanley Kramer was was ordered by the powers that be to trim this comedic masterpiece to 3 hours or under. Running time is now 3hours, i minute. It would be great to see a director's cut of this film.
A fun film produced to cash in on the popularity of mysteries that swept the late '30's / early '40's. Very well done for an obvious "low budget" b-film. "Want-to-be" reporter and editor's niece do their best to prove innocence of accused murderer. Much circumstantial evidence leads them down several wrong paths, causing frustration and chastizing from elders. Perserverance pays off as they finally convince the law of friend's innocence, surprising everyone with the guilt of the real culprit. Definitely worth viewing.
Worth watching once, but not up to Corman's usual standards. Made as a secondary project to "maximize" his budget dollars and time while working on another film in the same location, this film has it's moments, but the "slowness" in between those moments will put you to sleep. Good plot, great title, and the good parts are very good, but this is a film Ed Wood could have done a better job of making than Corman did.