Street Corner

Street Corner

Torn from the records of the women who fight crime

1953 · 94 min · ★ 5.5 · Thriller, Drama, Crime

A pseudo-documentary focusing on the daily work and routine of women police officers built around three different storylines.

Directed by Muriel Box · Written by Muriel Box

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