Review of Lured (1947) by Brian R — 10 Mar 2013
George Sanders is a cad and a bounder - there can surely be no argument about that - but is he a murderer? The suspense of this film hinges on this very question. 'Lured' (aka 'Personal Column') is an enjoyable romp of a film which doesn't take itself too seriously.
The Hollywood depiction of 1940s London and its acefaces is as splendidly phoney and rubbish as one could wish for. The acting couldn't be hammier if it was honey-roasted and coated in breadcrumbs.
The brilliant Charles Coburn as Inspector Suchandsuch of the Yard gets to utter such priceless lines as "He has to destroy beauty instead of making love to it". David Niven's lodger Robert Coote does some good, low-key work as a detective.
Most surprising is Lucille Ball (who I usually can't stand) who plays it pretty straight and acquits herself well.
This review of Lured (1947) was written by Brian R on 10 Mar 2013.
Lured has generally received positive reviews.
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