some gloss, as the original version was a much more effective film ... The film is more reflective of the 1920s than the 1940s, unfortunately it's set in the '40s. This is a typical gangster film of that era but is dated and too murky." References External links 1951 films 1951 crime drama films American black-and-white films American crime drama films Remakes of American films American films based on plays American police detective films Film noir Films about organized crime in the United States Films directed by John Cromwell Films scored by Paul Sawtell RKO Pictures films Sound film remakes of silent films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films