Friday, November 11, 2011

The Plot Thickens (1936)


Radio Pictures
Directed by Ben Holmes
My rating: 1.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Turner Classic Movies)

Zasu Pitts takes a stab at the Hildegarde Withers character. Unfortunately Pitts is possibly the most irritating character actress in the history of cinema. Her dumb persona and fake drawl do not suit a character which is supposed to be smart enough to outwit a murderer and stay a step ahead of the police. All we are left with are pathetic attempts at comedy and a denouement that includes a midget in a mask.

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