This little B-movie mystery is a real charmer. It's gives us a clever twist on the traditional who- done-it by telling the story in flashbacks after the murder has taken place. Witty script, great casting and interesting look at train-travel of yore. It provides a preview of the type of roles that several future famed character-actors will fill. Namely: the always entertaining Sam Levene, the near-comic cop of Millard Mitchell, the handsome and dark heavy of Stephen McNally and the usually, and unfortunately under-used Virgina Grey. The main reason for the 10 is because of the aforementioned cigar-smoking maid of Gilchrist's and her brief appearance as a dancing and (yes) singing showgirl. Go Connie! A definite must-see.
Review of Grand Central Murder
