Girl of the Night (1960)

Description

Girl of the Night is a 1953 American crime film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Joan Bennett, Sterling Hayden, and Robert Ryan. The film is about a woman who is forced to become a prostitute in order to support her family. The film opens with a young woman named Mary (Joan Bennett) being released from prison. She is met by her sister, Helen (Phyllis Thaxter), who tells her that their father has died and left them with a large debt. Mary decides to become a prostitute in order to pay off the debt. Mary quickly becomes successful in her new profession. She meets a man named Steve (Sterling Hayden) and they fall in love. However, Steve is a drug addict and he soon becomes abusive towards Mary. Mary eventually leaves Steve and tries to start a new life. She meets a man named Tom (Robert Ryan) and they fall in love. However, Tom is also a drug addict and he soon becomes abusive towards Mary. Mary eventually realizes that she cannot escape her past. She returns to prostitution and is eventually killed by a client. Girl of the Night is a powerful film that explores the dark side of prostitution. The film is well-acted and directed, and it is a must-see for fans of noir cinema.