Flaxy Martin (1949)

In the shadowy world of the 1940s criminal underworld, Walter Colby, an impressionable young attorney, becomes ensnared in the dazzling web spun by the cunning showgirl, Flaxy Martin. Flaxy’s allure masks a cold, calculating mind, using her charms to manipulate Walter into a deadly game of deception and betrayal, orchestrated by the ruthless mobster, Hap Richie. When a mysterious murder occurs, the evidence cunningly points towards the beautiful Flaxy. Walter, ensnared by the seductive showgirl’s treachery, heroically shoulders the blame, finding himself slapped with a staggering 20-year prison sentence. However, a cryptic clue provided by the enigmatic San Malko lights a path towards the truth. Seizing the opportunity, Walter embarks on a daring escape while on the way to prison. Fate leads him to the compassionate Nora Carson, a stranger who risks everything to shelter him from the storm. As he dodges Richie's relentless gunmen, the scales fall from Walter's eyes, and he sets his sights on Flaxy's luxurious apartment, seeking answers and vengeance. In a climactic confrontation, Flaxy’s treachery is laid bare as she confesses to her double-cross. Emboldened, Walter must navigate this treacherous labyrinth, seeking justice while avoiding the deadly traps laid by both the law and the mob. "Flaxy Martin" is a riveting tale of manipulation, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Flaxy Martin is a crime movie featuring Elisha Cook Jr..

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