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Director: Joel Newton
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From Time Out Film Guide
Lupino takes a job as caretaker of an isolated mansion, from which her predecessor has mysteriously disappeared. Outside, the hot California sun; inside, cool, empty corridors, the ominous basement boiler room. This is gothic romance crossed with early-'50s noir, worth a look for the sake of the great Wong Howe. Grey-listed and taking what work he could get, he tackles even this B-picture for Monogram with unfailing artistry, creating images that are strong without being showy, atmospheric yet perfectly naturalistic. From a story by Virginia Myers.Author: BBa
Cast & crew
Director: Joel Newton
Producer: Berman Swartz
Cast: Ida Lupino, Howard Duff, Robert Nicholls, Mary Shipp, Ned Glass, Kitty McHugh, Russ Conway, Lorna Thayer full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 73 mins
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