A Lady Without Passport
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| A Lady Without Passport | |
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 A Lady Without Passport movie poster |
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| Directed by | Joseph H. Lewis |
| Produced by | Samuel Marx |
| Written by | Howard Dimsdale Cyril Hume (adaptation) Lawrence Taylor (story) |
| Starring | Hedy Lamarr John Hodiak James Craig George Macready Steven Geray |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Cinematography | Paul Vogel |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | August 3, 1950 (U.S. release) |
| Running time | 74 min |
| Language | English |
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A Lady Without Passport is a suspense film directed by Joseph H. Lewis. The film, shot in semidocumentary style, is considered film noir.
The post-World War II film is about immigrants trying to get into the U.S. illegally with the help of oily man named Palinov George Macready. Immigration operative John Hodiak is sent to Havana, where he poses as a Hungarian trying to get into the States. He falls in love with Hedy Lamarr along the way.
[edit] Critical reaction
Despite the fact that the film was made on a low budget, most reviews find the Casablanca-like film entertaining.
Time Out Film praises director Lewis. "A tight little script and economically etched characters provide a strong foundation, but it is Lewis' evocative visuals that really turn this into a poverty row gem." [1]
[edit] External links
- A Lady Without Passport at the Internet Movie Database
- Films of Joseph H. Lewis
- Film trailer at Turner Classic Movies
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