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Safe in Hell (1931)

“Love had mocked her...Life had marked her...Too honorless to be loved...But too beautiful to be safe in a land of forgotten men!”

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Plot

Haunted by the accidental death of the man who brutally raped her and thrust her into a life of prostitution, a desperate woman flees the jazz-infused streets of New Orleans for the deceptive tranquility of a Caribbean island. This island, a paradise in appearance, hides a den of lecherous criminals beneath its sunny facade. In this world of treachery and temptation, she becomes a beacon of virtue amidst the vice, anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fiancé. However, her struggle for survival intensifies as the island's ruthless police chief, a man as venomous as the tropical serpents that slither in the shadows, turns his malevolent attention towards her. With her back against the wall, she is left with a single, heart-wrenching choice to secure her freedom. As the tropical sun sets, she must navigate a labyrinth of deceit and danger, fighting not only for her freedom, but also for her very life. This tale, as seductive as a Caribbean breeze and as tense as a hunted animal's last stand, is the unforgettable saga of Safe in Hell.

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Safe in Hell is a drama movie featuring Dorothy Mackaill and directed by William A. Wellman.

Safe in Hell is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.