Damned finds Crawford in a one-dimensional world and asks that she find ways of giving the illusion of depth to her character." Critic Dennis Schwartz liked the film, Crawford's work and its direction. He wrote "A dreary crime drama following the formula of Flamingo Road, which also starred Joan Crawford. It is efficiently directed by Vincent Sherman...Joan Crawford gives a solid performance as the gangster's moll who discovers when it's too late that she took the wrong path." Slant critic Jeremiah Kipp wrote "The direction by hack Vincent Sherman is adequate and humble before Joan, though some scenes feel like the transition into the editing room was hardly smooth. (At least two insert shots feel wobbly and jarring.) But Crawford gets what she wants, and that's all we really came for, no? Like the star in question, this diva showcase knows what it is and what it's good at. If you don't like it, why are you still here?" References External links 1950 films 1950 crime drama films American crime drama films American black-and-white films Film noir Films directed by Vincent Sherman Films shot in California Warner Bros. films Films scored by Daniele Amfitheatrof 1950s English-language films 1950s American films