Mickey Rooney directs a femme fatale who framed her own heart—noir in 67 tight minutes.
Ann Martin is serving time as a jewel thief. Paroled and determined to stay clean, she quickly finds out that her freedom was bought by an old, vicious boss that has picked her for a job.
Acting
Helen Walker's weary defiance carries every frame.
Direction
Rooney's debut: lean, mean, surprisingly assured.
Editing
Tight 67 minutes, not an ounce of fat.
Director
Mickey Rooney
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Aldo Ray's second film; his gravel voice already stealing scenes from the leads.
Poverty Row studios cranked out dozens like this in 1951, but Rooney's star power gave this one theatrical legs.
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