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"Murders in the Rue Morgue" has been rather unfairly regarded over the years. It's actually quite difficult to judge this film as 15 minutes of footage was removed before the film went out on general release in 1932.
Bela Lugosi steals the film as the crazed scientist. The supporting cast ranges from being tolerable to downright poor.
Director Robert Florey was offered "Murders in the Rue Morgue" as a consolation prize after being removed from the 1931 "Frankenstein" movie.
According to various sources, "Murders in the Rue Morgue" didn't satisfy Florey half as much as "Frankenstein" would have. Be that as it may, the above film has many effective scenes and is quite violent for 1932.
The photography is outstanding as the cameras roam along the streets that represent 1840s Paris. The atmosphere is well sustained throughout. The comedy interludes are CRINGEWORTHY though. There is simply no place for it in this film. However, the damage is minimal.
The film works itself to a thrilling climax.
score 7/10
alexanderdavies-99382 16 May 2017
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