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Just Off Broadway

  • 19421942
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
250
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Lloyd Nolan and Marjorie Weaver in Just Off Broadway (1942)
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
Private detective Michael Shayne (Lloyd Nolan) is serving on the jury trying Lillian Hubbard (Janis Carter) for the murder of Harley Forsythe. A witness with information that could clear Lil... Read allPrivate detective Michael Shayne (Lloyd Nolan) is serving on the jury trying Lillian Hubbard (Janis Carter) for the murder of Harley Forsythe. A witness with information that could clear Lillian is killed by a knife hurled from inside the courtroom. Shyane hides the knife in the ... Read allPrivate detective Michael Shayne (Lloyd Nolan) is serving on the jury trying Lillian Hubbard (Janis Carter) for the murder of Harley Forsythe. A witness with information that could clear Lillian is killed by a knife hurled from inside the courtroom. Shyane hides the knife in the ensuing confusion. He slips out of the jury room that night and, with the aid of reporter ... Read all
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250
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  • Director
    • Herbert I. Leeds
  • Writers
    • Brett Halliday(based on character created by)
    • Arnaud d'Usseau(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Nolan
    • Marjorie Weaver
    • Phil Silvers
Top credits
  • Director
    • Herbert I. Leeds
  • Writers
    • Brett Halliday(based on character created by)
    • Arnaud d'Usseau(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Nolan
    • Marjorie Weaver
    • Phil Silvers
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    • 10User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Lloyd Nolan
    Lloyd Nolan
    • Michael Shayneas Michael Shayne
    Marjorie Weaver
    Marjorie Weaver
    • Judy Tayloras Judy Taylor
    Phil Silvers
    Phil Silvers
    • Roy Higginsas Roy Higgins
    Janis Carter
    Janis Carter
    • Lillian Hubbardas Lillian Hubbard
    Richard Derr
    Richard Derr
    • John Loganas John Logan
    Joan Valerie
    Joan Valerie
    • Rita Darlingas Rita Darling
    Don Costello
    Don Costello
    • George Dolphinas George Dolphin
    Chester Clute
    Chester Clute
    • Spertyas Sperty
    Francis Pierlot
    Francis Pierlot
    • Sidney Arnoas Sidney Arno
    Grant Richards
    Grant Richards
    • John F. McGonagle - Asst. District Attorneyas John F. McGonagle - Asst. District Attorney
    George M. Carleton
    George M. Carleton
    • Judge Robert Waltersas Judge Robert Walters
    Alexander Lockwood
    • Edmond Telmachioas Edmond Telmachio
    William Haade
    William Haade
    • Warehouse Watchmanas Warehouse Watchman
    Leyland Hodgson
    Leyland Hodgson
    • Henry Randolphas Henry Randolph
    Oscar O'Shea
    Oscar O'Shea
    • Popas Pop
    Ernie Alexander
    • Newsboyas Newsboy
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Baker
    • Newsboyas Newsboy
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Herbert I. Leeds
    • Writers
      • Brett Halliday(based on character created by)
      • Arnaud d'Usseau(original screenplay)
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    • Connections
      Followed by Time to Kill (1942)
    • Soundtracks
      It Happened, It's Over, Let's Forget It
      (uncredited)

      Music by Ralph Rainger

      Lyrics by Leo Robin

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    4/10
    Not worth it unless you're desperate for this kind of film
    Terrible acting. The characters lack depth except the protagonists. Most acting is boring and two dimensional. Too much unrealistic drama. For example, when Nolan is being attacked by another man, the woman who is with Nolan knocks out the attacker with a gun. The worst part is how police suddenly show up. How did they know? Even worse is how two LEOs rush in, as if they know exactly where to go and who to look for. Then they fire off shots as the two people get away. I doubt that this was ever police protocol. A LEO especially does not fire away at a criminal as the criminal is running away at a distance. It's more of a cute movie with corny one-liners here and there. It's supposed to be a mystery detective comedy I guess but it's just poorly made. There are plenty of early 1940s films like Penny Serenade that have depth and three-dimensional characters.
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    • May 11, 2018

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El puñal asesino
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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