Review of Scarlet Street (1945) by Ryan V — 15 Jul 2012
Christopher Cross (Edward G. Robinson) is a middle aged cashier stuck in a loveless marriage with a brutish shrew. A coincidental circumstance causes him to become infatuated with Kitty (Joan Bennett), a beautiful young woman in love with a scummy boyfriend (Dan Duryea) who treats her like garbage.
Mistaking Christopher for a famous painter, Kitty attempts to bamboozle him out of his money by encouraging his affection for her. However, as enacted by the evocatively mind-warping direction of Fritz Lang, the schemes of Kitty and Christopher take a nasty, homicidal turn.
As a whole, Scarlet Street is a memorable noir enlivened by strong dialogue, expert pacing, masterful details, an arresting performance from Bennett, good acting from the rest of the cast, and an impactful ending.
This review of Scarlet Street (1945) was written by Ryan V on 15 Jul 2012.
Scarlet Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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