AniInterview
Sorry, this movie sucks
Intcatinfo
A Masterpiece!
Fairaher
The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
edwagreen
Always interesting to see Bonita Granville, a child star,growing up and in mature roles. This film is no exception where Granville plays a lady attorney, the girlfriend of the D.A. When their lawyer wife's friend is murdered, all clues seem to have her alcoholic husband as the culprit.The film shows that Granville goes through all sorts of routines to prove otherwise; even when she puts her life into danger.You will be able to guess who the real killer is as the film goes on. Unfortunately, it's highly predictable in the film.Nevertheless, the mystery is a good one, and it's certainly an example of film-noir for the 1946 period.
Michael_Elliott
The Truth About Murder (1946) ** 1/2 (out of 4)Fans of the mystery/murder genre should find this one entertaining enough to sit through. A husband finds out that his wife is about to leave him and before long she's found shot to death. The husband is arrested but his friend/attorney (Bonita Granville) thinks he's innocent so she sets out to prove it while her boyfriend/D.A. (Morgan Conway) tries to prove his guilt. THE TRUTH ABOUT MURDER is a pretty entertaining "B" film and especially for fans of Granville. Most film buffs will remember her as Nancy Drew and various other roles that she did as a child. It's always interesting seeing child stars in more adult roles and I thought Granville did a very good job here. She was quite believable in her part but she also managed to carry the film with her charm and especially with some nice comic timing. Conway was also very good in his supporting role and I thought the two stars had some nice chemistry together. The plot itself is a tad bit too easy to follow as it's very clear who the killer is, although the reason that comes out at the end was a bit far-fetched. Director Lew Landers at least keeps the pace of the film going very well and the 63-minutes fly by.
blanche-2
Morgan Conway stars with an adult Bonita Granville in "The Truth About Murder," a 1946 film.Granville plays Christine Allen, an attorney in love with the D.A. (Morgan Conway). She would like to practice law, but he wants her to marry him and garden and get pregnant. You think this film is a little dated? When a philandering friend of theirs (June Clayworth) is murdered, her husband is accused, and Christine takes his case.The film has a couple of holes, plus I knew who the murderer was about ten minutes in and then it all seemed so obvious as to be ridiculous.The performances are fine. There's something really neat about Morgan Conway - he had such a strong face and nice delivery - and Granville does a good job as well. I think this is the first adult thing I've seen her do.The end - well, let's just say the film is dated and leave it at that.
Honus
A male district attorney and female lawyer attempt to solve a series of murders. Standard whodunit programmer -- not particularly stylish or inventive. Zany attempts at comedy fail to break up the monotony.
