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This Side of the Law (1950)

Directed by Richard L. Bare

Film Noir | Mystery

Overview

A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.

Rated NR | Length 74 minutes

Actors

Viveca Lindfors | Kent Smith | Janis Paige | Robert Douglas | John Alvin | Monte Blue | Frances Morris | Nita Talbot | Edward Van Sloan

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
07/07/2025TVStreamingTV5.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

A Warner Bros. B-picture that’s a mildly entertaining film noir. The plot makes you suspend a whole lot of disbelief.

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