Women in the Night | 1948 | WWII | drama | Espionage

Women in the Night (1948) Public Domain World War II Drama --- Director: William Rowland Starring: Tala Birell, William Henry, Richard Loo, Virginia Christine Release Date: March 3, 1948 Runtime: Approx. 95 minutes Format: Black & White Country: United States Language: English Genres: War | Drama | Espionage --- Summary: Set in Shanghai during the final days of World War II, Women in the Night follows a group of European and Asian women who are held in a Japanese-controlled compound. As the war nears its end, they become entangled in a plot involving Nazi and Japanese conspirators planning to launch a postwar rocket attack on the United States. The women, using their wits and courage, attempt to stop the sinister plan. --- Background: The film blends espionage, wartime drama, and pulp-style thrills, capitalizing on postwar fears of Axis resurgence. Though largely a B-movie, it contains elements of intrigue and noir-styled tension. It was produced on a low budget and has since become notable for its portrayal of strong female characters resisting tyranny. --- Trivia: The film is set in Shanghai but was shot entirely in the United States using studio backlots. Tala Birell was a European-born actress often cast in dramatic or exotic roles in Hollywood. Public domain status has made Women in the Night a staple in classic war film compilations. Some promotional materials marketed the movie as an exploitation-style thriller, emphasizing the “women behind enemy lines” angle. --- Hashtags: #WomenInTheNight #WWIIFilm #PublicDomainMovie #TalaBirell #1940sCinema #EspionageDrama #WarFilmClassic #BMovieHistory #NaziPlot #ClassicWartimeDrama