Overall, it's an odd film of sorts and one that starts slowly but gets better and better as the story progresses. In other words, the three main characters are not evil people but they have major flaws. Barbara Bates is the wholesome good girl, but she really makes some stupid decisions late in the film, too. Jeanne Cagney is good as the typically-floozy blonde who is prevalent in so many of these film noirs.
In fact, it's pretty amazing to watch this unfold as one small crime leads to one thing after another making things worse and worse as it goes along. Those mistakes compound into a major crime and Rooney winds up in major trouble. Rooney was a fine, fine actor and he does a good job here in this role as a man who makes one mistake after another.
But, like a lot of comedians, singers and other non-dramatic actors, Rooney could surprise you with his dramatic talents.
Here's an unusual film noir because it stars an actor that you wouldn't think would be in a crime film: Mickey Rooney.
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