Review of Scarlet Street (1945) by Alexander K — 29 Mar 2010
An excellent story, and Edward G. Robinson is superb. He is such a versatile actor. This film-noir has impressive cinematography and a great cast. Joan Bennett is amazing in one of her best roles. Dan Duryea is perfectly cast as her boyfriend.
It's Fritz Lang's incredible direction pulls it all together. He has such a knack for showing characters in desperate situations. The great score highlights the drama perfectly. The characters are so well defined and richly developed.
Rosalind Ivan is remarkable as Robinson's nagging wife. What a terrific story, so believably done. It's an unforgettable film with style, originality and very strong performances.
This review of Scarlet Street (1945) was written by Alexander K on 29 Mar 2010.
Scarlet Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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