Review of Woman in the Dark (1934) by Steve M — 16 Mar 2007
Woman in the Shadows (aka "Woman in the Dark").
Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Fay Wray, and Melvyn Douglas.
Director: Phil Rosen.
Fresh from serving a prison term for manslaughter, John Bradley (Bellamy) finds himself on the run from the law after coming to the defense of a woman (Wray) fleeing her possessive boyfriend (Douglas).
"Woman in the Shadows" is a decent little "innocent man on the run" crme drama with a good script and equally good performances by the three stars and most of the supporting cast. (The comic relief character is more annoying than funny, but that may only partially be the actor's fault.).
This film is nothing spectacular, and the characters and storyline are what you expect at every turn, but it's nonetheless a fast-paced, solid bit of entertaiment. It's like a 1930s version of an average summer-time action movie or drama. Nothing's truly going to surprise you, but if it's well-made, you have a good time anyway.
This review of Woman in the Dark (1934) was written by Steve M on 16 Mar 2007.
Woman in the Dark has generally received mixed reviews.
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