Lured (1947)
“There’s a homicidal maniac loose somewhere in the vast honeycomb of London — a man with a weakness for pretty girls.”
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Review: Perhaps due to Ball’s irrepressible penchant for comedic delivery, I found the film’s tone a bit uneven — and the rat-a-tat roster of characters coming and going (wait, was that Boris Karloff on-screen for just 10 minutes?!): …makes it a tad challenging to keep up with what’s what and who’s who. However, some may find this unusual film to their liking; as described by TCM’s reviewer Jay Carr:
Meanwhile, William Daniels’ cinematography is consistently engaging, as are Ball’s gowns. Redeeming Qualities and Moments: Must See? Links: |
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Not must-see – but I wouldn’t say it should be skipped necessarily. For what it is (a mystery), it’s not a bad film of its type. I don’t find the tone uneven – nor do I find the plot all that confusing (it’s not a bad thing when a mystery keeps us on our toes).
The cast is an unusual (therefore intriguing) combination of actors, the dialogue is often crisp, and Sirk’s direction is fine.
All told, though it’s not a film to make a point of seeking out, it does hold attention if you happen to notice it’s being screened.