@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Film follows the romantic exploits of two depression-era manicurists, one of whom is being woo'd by a true gentleman of means, the other of whom lets herself become a pawn of operators of a call-girl ring.
Quick Stats
7.5
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
1h 4m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorRichard Thorpe
WriterMarion Orth
Produced by
Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Beauty Parlor yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Barbara Kent
Sally Dale
John Harron
Jeffrey Colt
Joyce Compton
Joan Perry
Wheeler Oakman
Jim Fremont
Dorothy Revier
Stella, Fremont's partner
Albert Gran
Burke
B
Betty Mack
Lou
Mischa Auer
Herman Bauer
Harry C. Bradley
Henry Mason
Mary Gordon
Landlady
Lloyd Ingraham
District Attorney
Lafe McKee
Reverend Parker
