When the millionaire uncle of actress Claudia Moore is found murdered following the opening night performance of the play Black Friday, New York theater critic Tony Woolrich gets dragged into investigating it by his editor… much to his chagrin. With the help of a hard-nosed detective, he starts digging into things and falls for the lead actress in the process. She’s worried about the safety of her father and wants the critic to help her convince the ailing man to retire from the theatrical scene for his own good. She also lets Tony know that a mysterious woman is hanging around outside their home, causing further anxiety. There’s some family secrets at play and a ticking clock because Tony suspects that Claudia may be next on the chopping block. Tony’s wisecracking taxi driver Romeo is along for the ride, offering up plenty of advice that nobody has asked for. Gorgeous Kay Aldridge (in her last film) is easy on the eyes and has one hell of a presence which makes it easy to stay firmly in her corner. I’m a sucker for fast-talkin’ heroes in suit coats and hats, so David O’Brien is the exact kind of protagonist I ask for in mysteries of this vintage. It’s an interesting yarn, more procedural than thriller, but still entertaining if you know what you’re in for.
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