like so many movie in the great b film noir genre and crime wave be no exception . it cut to the bone ( no fat usually in the form of star turn ) . the large a production often get bogged down in romantic moment . at the time of their release and these film may have star actor who be very popular and who be give romantic scene to satisfy the audience of their day . they be less embraced today so these moment tend to slow up the narrative . the b film just tell an exciting story . sterling hayden be make for the genre . one reviewer mention phyllis kirk classical beauty . i just shrug and say yes and she cute . boy be i ever wrong and he right . i fell in love with her . she a lot of guys dream of the girl next door . the one you want a a wife . the rest of the cast perfectly execute their role . this be a terrific film and now available on dvd in a great print .