Review of The Lady from Shanghai (1947) by Ryan H — 19 Jun 2009
"Innocent is a big word. Stupid would be more like it.".
If you can get past Orson Welles's frankly preposterous Irish accent, this is as enjoyable a piece of hokum as Hollywood ever served up, and even though the studio meddled and interfered with it, it is still the confident and assured work of a master film-maker. The suspense is built up superbly, and the climactic shoot-out in the hall of mirrors is justly celebrated. And Rita Hayworth never looked lovelier than she does here - with her hair cut short and dyed blonde she really is a dainty dish. One can see why Welles's character was drawn into such a web of zexual intrigue.
This review of The Lady from Shanghai (1947) was written by Ryan H on 19 Jun 2009.
The Lady from Shanghai has generally received very positive reviews.
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