Dick Tracy pursues a serial killer called Splitface, who is murdering several seemingly unconnected men and women. This is a decent movie with some striking scenes, particularly with Splitface played menacingly by Mike Mazurki. His quest for violent vengeance contrasts rather oddly with the lighter tone of the rest of the film. Tracy is performed adequately by Morgan Conway. He is overshadowed by mighty Mike Mazurki, Trevor Bardette as the vague mystic Prof. Linwood J. Starling and Milton Parsons as the jittery undertaker (named Deathridge of course!) The charming leading ladies don't have much to do. Mickey Kuhn as Junior gets a heroic moment though. The film looks good and the conclusion at the disused dock set is exciting as Tracy and Splitface fight it out.
Review of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
(1945)
"If you examine the moon it will be for fingerprints"
17 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers