The Crooked Web
Government agent tries to trick a suspect into returning to Germany, the scene of his crimes.
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"Richard Denning, Frank Lovejoy, and Mari Blanchard are the Center-Piece of this Sprawling Story of a WWII Murder Suspect Pursued Years Later. This Mid-50's B&W B-Movie is Film-Noir Influenced in Tone with some Sharp Twists and a Striking Look at L. A. and other Far-Off Locations. The Tension is Taught with Deception, Double-Cross, and Misdirection. It's a Complicated Scenario to Fit into such a Short Low-Budget Effort. But the Good Production Team Make it Work Somewhat. A Suspension of Disbelief is Required to Take it All In with Ease, but Watching the Good Trio of Interest..."
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The real Stan's Diner, at the intersection of Sunset and Hollywood Blvds. in East Los Angeles, features prominently in the film. This particular Stan's, one of several operating in the Los Angeles area, no longer exists, but many other landmarks that still survive at this intersection are visible. Most notably, the Vista Theatre can been seen in several shots; this single-screen theater from 1926 is still in operation as of 2023.
📖 Synopsis
Government agent tries to trick a suspect into returning to Germany, the scene of his crimes.