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The Crooked Road

Name: The Crooked Road
Genre: Drama
Released: 1940-05-10
Cast: Edmund Lowe, Irene Hervey, Henry Wilcoxon, Paul Fix, Arthur Loft

1940 | 66 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: One for anyone who loves a story about hope against the odds and people who like stories about real, flawed people. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Shelve it next to I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang or Roofman.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 6 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A blackmail threat from an old prison buddy compels a man who has gone straight to consider yet another crime.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 604 people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Phil Rosen