
Nick Ferraro, deported crime boss, needs to re-enter the USA. His plan involves "honest" gambler Dan Milner, who's subjected to a series of "misfortunes," then bribed to take a trip to Mexico. En route, Dan meets chanteuse Lenore Brent, truly his kind of woman. But on arrival at posh Morros Lodge in Baja California, Dan finds the ostensibly rich, carefree guests all playing roles...except, possibly, ham actor Mark Cardigan. What does Ferraro want with him? Can he trust anyone... (Full plot summary below)
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Nick Ferraro, deported crime boss, needs to re-enter the USA. His plan involves "honest" gambler Dan Milner, who's subjected to a series of "misfortunes," then bribed to take a trip to Mexico. En route, Dan meets chanteuse Lenore Brent, truly his kind of woman. But on arrival at posh Morros Lodge in Baja California, Dan finds the ostensibly rich, carefree guests all playing roles...except, possibly, ham actor Mark Cardigan. What does Ferraro want with him? Can he trust anyone?
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzPrice's role was priceless as the conceited thespian quoting Shakespeare during perilous moments. |
| The SpectatorVirginia GrahamI should like to yawn in its face, but I must commend to you Mr. Vincent Price who, as a ham film star on vacation, is, when translating his braggadocio screen roles into real life, intensely funny. |
| User ReviewDavid Fgreat movie...fun ..clever.. great old time entertainment...timeless |
| User ReviewRoger Jgreat movie...fun ..clever.. great old time entertainment...timeless |
| User ReviewStephen TYou have to give credit to Howard Hughes because the man knew how to make a film everyone could enjoy. Hughes' RKO Pictures produced His Kind of Woman in 1951 with John Farrow directing. Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell lead, while Vincent Price, Jim Backus, Raymond Burr and Tim Holt support. The film is similar to another Robert Mitchum film noir - Out of the Past (1947, Jacques Tourneur) - with it's Mexican setting, gangster/mobster antagonist, and rich film noir nuances. Yet it departs from film noir in three key aspects: (1) there is a subdued, battle-of-the-sexes banter throughout, which is usually found in romantic comedies; (2) a (genuine) exciting thriller aspect, and (3) it's beach resort, not urban, landscape. Wickedly sharp dialogue peppers the screen, while cinematography as an art form is at fever pitch. Mitchum is in classic form and has no trouble at all; Russell, a longtime Hughes protégé and fine actress herself, gives a sensual yet not quite femme fatal performance as she is more Mitchum's equal throughout; and of course Vincent Price's expanded role here as a ham actor/amateur hunter infusing the film with comedy and unexpected loyalty. Also, several other actors break type in this film: Raymond Burr as the Lucky Luciano-esque gangster, Tim Holt as a fed., and Jim Backus playing a devil-with-a-grin resort guest. This film bends genres in the very best of ways. Highly recommended! |
| User ReviewGreg WPrice's role was priceless as the conceited thespian quoting Shakespeare during perilous moments. gr8 chemistry between mitchum and russell makes gr8 double feature with 'macao' both r faves of mine |
| User ReviewMarcus B"She's Both Beautiful and Interesting" "She's Beautiful, that's always interesting." |
| User ReviewChrisanne S(in spite of the picture) Pokes fun at mysteries in general. Price is great as ham actor, Mitchum is his usual tough guy role, and He and Jane Russell are great with the one liners. |
| User ReviewPrivate UA comedy noir, for you! Tonight!!! M'kay...maybe not. But Jane Russell sings, Vincent Price hams, Robert Mitchum gets steamed and Raymond Burr does evil mobster things...what's not to like? |
| User ReviewFil AStrange mix of Noir with comedy elements. Both parts work well, not sure if they should be together. But hell, I enjoyed it! Vincent Price Steals the movie. |