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(1938, Aka QUEEN OF CRIME) Jack Hulbert, Genevieve Tobin, Noel Madison, Francis Sullivan, Arthur Wonter. In this great Edgar Wallace thriller, Hulbert is a slick policeman out to nab Tobin and her criminal gang. Watch for the great scene where her gang robs a bank in the black of the night only to find the building encircled by police. Later, the gang heists a train loaded with gold bullion. When the police pursue, the train seemingly vanishes into thin air! The action (all at night) leads to a little used siding and a deserted loading station. The editing during the action sequences is superb, adding to the thrilling nature of the goings-on. Tobin is wickedly delightful as Kate. Madison is at his sleazy best as one of her gunmen. The patter between Tobin and Hulbert is delightful. A grand film from start to finish. 16mm.
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