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Release Year1949
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery
Votes10
DirectorCrane Wilbur
WritersCrane Wilbur
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Story of Molly X
About The Story of Molly X
Molly's husband Rick was a gang leader somewhere in the middle west. When he's shot, the tough woman moves to S.F. with a couple of the gang to start anew. Disguised as a noble woman, she and her gang rob security transports. But when one day Rob confesses to her that he killed Rick out of jealousy, she shoots him down immediately. In lack of proof she can't be convicted for the murder, but she goes to jail for the robberies. It's a new and very open female prison, where she learns a profession for the first time in her life.
Directed by Crane Wilbur, The Story of Molly X leans on a strong ensemble — June Havoc, John Russell, Dorothy Hart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1949.
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