Review of Scarlet Street (1945) by Kevin R — 03 Oct 2015

He's too dumb to be a phony.

A conman and his girlfriend are hard up for money. When an older, unhappily married man sits with the girl one night, the conman talks her into squeezing the guy for money. The older man starts falling in love with the girl and the relationship gets serious, including the old man getting her a new apartment and paying her rent. Eventually the old man starts talking about getting a divorce and the conman and girl get squeezed.

"You wouldn't know love if it hit you in the face.".

"If that's where it hit you, you ought to know.".

Fritz Lang, director of M, Metropolis, Fury, The Treatment of Dr. Mabuse, The Tomb of Love, The Big Heat, Clash by Night, and Cloak and Dagger, delivers Scarlet Street. The storyline for this picture is very compelling and well told. The pace is well done and I loved how the entire film unfolds. The cast delivers perfect performances and includes Edward Robinson, Dana Duryea, Joan Bennett, and Margaret Lindsay.

"If I had any sense, I'd walk out on you.".

"You haven't got any sense.".

This was one of the first films I added to my Netflix wish list and this was worth the wait. The film was amazing and entertaining and extremely well done. I loved the characters and how the film unfolds. I thought this was a very underrated classic film that is a must see.

"You can't keep a good woman waiting.".

Grade: A.