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Born to Kill (Lady of Deceit) (1947)

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Critic Reviews: 4
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1947 Wide

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Somehow the titles of the films of hardcase actor Lawrence Tierney seemed to be extensions of the man's personality, as witness such films as The Devil Thumbs a Ride and Born to Kill. In the latter picture, Tierney starts the ball rolling by committing a double murder in a jealous pique. Claire Trevor discovers the bodies, but says nothing to the police; she's leaving town and doesn't want to be impeded. Trevor and Tierney meet and fall in love on the train to San Francisco. Unfortunately,

Unrated, 1 hr. 32 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Robert Wise

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1947 Wide

On DVD: Jul 5, 2005

Cast

Lawrence Tierney
Sam Wild
Claire Trevor
Helen Trent
Walter Slezak
Arnold Amett
Phillip Terry
Fred Grover
Audrey Long
Georgia Staples
Elisha Cook Jr.
Marty Waterman
Isabel Jewell
Laury Palmer
Esther Howard
Mrs. Kraft
Kathryn Card
Grace
Tony Barrett
Danny
Grandon Rhodes
Inspector Wilson
Demetrius Alexis
Maitre d'Hotel
Ellen Corby
2nd Maid
Sayre Dearing
Crap Dealer
Jean Fenwick
Margaret Macy
Lee Frederick
Desk Clerk
Ben Frommer
Delivery Boy
Martha Hyer
Maid
Perc Launders
Detective Bryson
Sam Lufkin
Crap Dealer
Beatrice Maude
Cook
Al Murphy
Cab Driver
Netta Packer
Mrs Perth
Jason Robards Sr.
Conductor
Philip Warren
Chauffeur
Napoleon Whiting
Porter
Tommy Noonan
Bellboy
Sammy Shack
Crap Dealer
Ruth Brennan
Sally

Critic Reviews for Born to Kill (Lady of Deceit)

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Competent if slightly too tame for a supposedly sleazy story.

May 16, 2006 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

The usually meek Robert Wise trades his chameleonic tastefulness for full-on, jazzy misanthropy in this nasty melodrama.

May 1, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Fernando F. Croce

Slant Magazine

Hard to watch, but effective and alluring nonetheless.

September 9, 2005 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

The most charismatic moments actually come from veteran screen 'heavy' Walter Slezak, whose performance as a private detective merited more screen time.

July 6, 2005 Comment

James Plath

Reel.com

A revolting B film noir...

April 2, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Another good film noir, with a very interesting story of murder and romance. Good acting, good story, it's good.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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Finally, a noir film where the title actually makes sense! Classic psychopath meets girl love story. If you can find it on DVD be sure to check out the commentary from author and noir expert Eddie Muller. Muller's insight into the character and personality of Lawrence Tierney is priceless.It wasn't so long ago that

January 21, 2009