Review of They Live by Night (1949) by Steve W — 27 Feb 2014
Hapless criminal Bowie escapes a work camp with some harsher criminals. He helps them rob banks so they can keep their funds afloat, but finds himself falling for a work partner's niece. They try and escape their little situation, but things keep winding down the road of despair.
Granger wasn't very good this time around, but its Cathy O'Donnell as the innocent doting wife that steals the show. The movie gets slow near the end without much of a climax, but this bleak noir is watchable.
This review of They Live by Night (1949) was written by Steve W on 27 Feb 2014.
They Live by Night has generally received positive reviews.
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