Stagey drama given life by gutsy Ginger.

David-240

Ginger Rogers gives one of her best performances here, as a tough gangster's "moll" turned state witness.  Her gutsy, strong and sexy performance carries the conventional plot.  Robinson and Keith are fine, but they don't have much to do except get dazzled by Ginger - and who wouldn't be.  It is a little hard to believe that Keith, at 34, would fall for Ginger, at 44, but that's all part of the illusion of glamourous Hollywood.  Ginger looks great, but she does look her age.

The main problem here is the inadequate adaptation from a stage play - the action is too confined in the one room, and there is too much dialogue.  But this is worth catching for the original Ginger Spice in full fireworks' mode.

score 7/10

David-240 22 November 1999

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