Safe in Hell (1931)
by William A. Wellman
Warner Bros. (Warner Archive) - April 25, 2023
Bruno's recce
The joys of pre-code US, when an 80-year-old film dared to
that Hollywood concealed for years, for lovers of Freaks
and Kenton's Dr. Moreau Island.
Original Title :
Audio : Français
Subtitles : English SDH
Duration : 1h13
Format : Blu-ray / US import
Zone : All zones
Genre : Crime, Drama
Synopsis
Gilda (Dorothy Mackaill) thought she had fallen as far as a woman could fall when she got a call telling her a client was requesting her “services.” But when the client turns out to be the man responsible for her fall from grace, Gilda flies into a murderous rage. Taking it on the lam, Gilda finds shelter in the arms of a sailor boyfriend (Donald Cook) who smuggles her to sanctuary and safety, or so he thinks. In reality he has booked her a bridal suite in hell. This pre-code crime classic, touted at the time as “Not For Children,” is frank, starting and arresting, as gripping today as it was eight decades ago. Directed by William A. Wellman, SAFE IN HELL is full of terrors and delights, including the most striking ensemble seen this side of FREAKS and a truly twisted stunner of a finale.
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