Exposed (1947)

Unremarkable,  9 December 2020

Female PI Belinda Prentice is hired by a rich businessman to check up on his son who has been withdrawing unexplained sums of money.  But before she can get started, her employer is found murdered.  

I suppose the most remarkable thing about Exposed is how totally unremarkable the whole thing is.  There’s really not much to talk about.  The mystery is never properly fleshed out and there is no last minute surprise during the denouement - things typical of a good mystery.  And for a film with a short 59 minute runtime, it sure does drag.  I suppose the most exciting thing that happens is a prolonged fistfight, but it ends up lasting so long it feels like padding.  I admit I did enjoy the first 10 or so minutes.  The set-up had promise.  But once the body is discovered, it’s all downhill from there.

The beautiful Adele Mara plays Belinda Prentice.  She’s okay in the role, but never  seems natural in her delivery.  I suppose I should see more of her work before I pass judgement.  Co-stars include Mark Roberts and Robert Armstrong.  

3/10