What's an hour anyway? Sixty minutes. That's all. If you come upon this 1936 mystery, give it a look see.
The other reviews pretty much give the plot so I won't. I did make notes of some things that struck my fancy as I was watching:
The Arch Villain (known as "THE FIEND") is entering the heroine's apartment through an open window. She cleverly locks the door to the room, puts on her fur trimmed coat and stylish little hat (with feather) and exits. I was surprised that she did not take the time to check her lipstick or lock the apartment door behind her .
When a cab driver is shot right next to her, she makes a ladylike little "eek" sound and runs. No screaming for this little lady.
Said villain is a graduate of the "Mr. Hyde" school of villainy with a master in fiendishness, i.e. flowing black cape, crab walk, mismatched feet, large black hat and ... and he is, of course, a hunchback.
Being unfamiliar with the actors and the use of long shots of same, it was difficult to see which man was which and who was who and so the "plot" got a tad muddled. Things were complicated enough already without having to back track to try to figure out just who was in the scene..
Seeing the old cars, typewriter, telephones, telephone operator, hotel bellboys with little caps and uniforms and the 1936 plot and acting style are worth the time spent. The story was actually pretty darn good too. BUT if you are watching it for the "fog" .. there isn't any !
The other reviews pretty much give the plot so I won't. I did make notes of some things that struck my fancy as I was watching:
The Arch Villain (known as "THE FIEND") is entering the heroine's apartment through an open window. She cleverly locks the door to the room, puts on her fur trimmed coat and stylish little hat (with feather) and exits. I was surprised that she did not take the time to check her lipstick or lock the apartment door behind her .
When a cab driver is shot right next to her, she makes a ladylike little "eek" sound and runs. No screaming for this little lady.
Said villain is a graduate of the "Mr. Hyde" school of villainy with a master in fiendishness, i.e. flowing black cape, crab walk, mismatched feet, large black hat and ... and he is, of course, a hunchback.
Being unfamiliar with the actors and the use of long shots of same, it was difficult to see which man was which and who was who and so the "plot" got a tad muddled. Things were complicated enough already without having to back track to try to figure out just who was in the scene..
Seeing the old cars, typewriter, telephones, telephone operator, hotel bellboys with little caps and uniforms and the 1936 plot and acting style are worth the time spent. The story was actually pretty darn good too. BUT if you are watching it for the "fog" .. there isn't any !