The Wicked Lady 1945

Critics score:
17 / 100

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James Agee, TIME Magazine: Amid the romantic highwaymen, secret passages and poisoned elderberry wine, the bogus sentiments expressed by the actors are a perfect match for the bogus look of their hair pieces. Read more

Paul Taylor, Time Out: Former critic and screenwriter Arliss [is] the unfortunate director having to contend with the recalcitrant mechanics of Lime Grove studio ruralism. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Producers claim that this story is 'set in the days of Charles II'. Sets, costumes and a comely bunch of femmes bear out the claim. But the period atmosphere is not convincing. Read more