Moss Rose (film)

Moss Rose is a 1947 American film noir directed by Gregory Ratoff, starring Peggy Cummins, Victor Mature, and Ethel Barrymore. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Joseph Shearing (a pseudonym of Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell, also known as Marjorie Bowen).

Set in London in 1885, the story revolves around Belle Adair (Cummins), a captivating street singer who becomes entangled in the investigation of a series of murders targeting young chorus girls. Detective Lieutenant Michael Dawson (Mature) suspects Belle of being involved due to her association with a prominent and wealthy suspect, George St. John (Vincent Price).

As Dawson investigates, he becomes increasingly drawn to Belle, while she attempts to clear her name and uncover the real killer. The film features atmospheric cinematography and suspenseful plot twists, characteristic of the film noir genre. Ethel Barrymore plays Lady Beldon, St. John's aunt, whose character adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative. The film's climax involves a confrontation with the true murderer, revealing a web of secrets and deceit.