The Lady in Scarlet
by Charles Lamont
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Actor: Dorothy Revier, James Bush, Jameson Thomas, Patricia Farr, Reginald DennyDirector: Charles Lamont
Cinematographer: M.A. Anderson
Editor: Roland D. Reed
Producer: George R. Batcheller
Writer: Arthur Hoerl
Writer: Helen Logan
Writer: Robert Ellis
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 65 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-05-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Alpha Video
Movie Reviews of The Lady in Scarlet
Movie Review: "He can't work overtime. It interferes with his drinking." -- Ella
Summary: 5 Stars
"Isn't she cute?" -- Oliver referring to Ella
"Yes. Someday I'm going to have a lot of fun investigating her murder." -- The Inspector
This fine little mystery from Chesterfield is a fun and charming "B" with sets and a story a cut above many others. It's nice to see "Bulldog Drummond's" right hand, Algy (Reginald Denny), get to be the lead and he does a nice job as the man-about-town detective. On loan from Fox, Patricia Farr has fun as his gal Friday and girlfriend, Ella.
The title refers to a show in which a pretty blonde portrayed the character. She, Julia, needs Oliver's (Denny) help when her husband Albert is murdered. The script by Robert Ellis and Helen Logan, based on Arthur Hoerl's story, is pretty tight, and gives the viewer a real mystery to solve while Oliver and Ella wisecrack and drink.
Another pretty blonde, Albert's disowned daughter Alice, and her husband-to-be, point the finger at Oliver's client, but blackmail, an affair, and some missing bonds worth a hundred thousand in cash muddy up the long list of suspects. Oliver is a step ahead of his cop friend's investigation and gathers the suspects together in "Thin Man" style after another murder occurs to trick a killer.
Made in 1935, it's all pretty laid-back and Denny makes the most of his suave lead role, playing well off the cute and brassy brunette, Farr. He calls her Stupid throughout the entire film but it's obvious who really has the upper hand. Director Charles Lamont doesn't let things bog down at any point so our interest never wanes.
A delicious little mix of cocktails and a killer, with a fun lead couple and good supporting players, "The Lady in Scarlet" was made for a Saturday afternoon, which was probably when it was originally shown. Good fun for mystery fans.
Summary of The Lady in Scarlet
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