This is a little seen gem, a cross between film noir and police procedural with a terrific script by former crime reporter Sydney Boehm and top-notch scenarist Richard Brooks. It revolves around the murder of a prostitute, vividly played by Jan Sterling. Very provocative material for the period, subtly handled (the girl is killed for trying to squeeze money for an abortion out of one of her affluent clients). The cast is uniformly excellent, and the cinematography, by legendary John Alton, is up to his sublimely shadowy standards. A must-see for fans
Review of Mystery Street
