
Trouble Preferred
Seen it?1948 | 63 min | Thriller
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.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Best watched without your phone in hand.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 3 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
A suicide attempt is investigated by a pair of female police rookies.
How it earned its rating
- 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 772 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Tinling
- Peggy KnudsenDale Kent
- Lynne RobertsMadge Walker
- Charles RussellLt. Rod Brooks
- Paul LangtonEd Poole
- Marcia Mae JonesVirginia Evans
- Mary BearPolice Sergeant Hazel Craine
- James CardwellHal 'Tuffy' Tucker
- June StoreyHilary Vincent
- Paul GuilfoyleBaby Face Charlie
- James J. CasinoSparring Partner (uncredited)