This Property Is Condemned

This Property Is Condemned
Railroad official Owen Legate comes to Dodson, Mississippi to shut down much of the town's railway--the town's main income--and unexpectedly finds love with Dodson's flirt and main attraction, Alva Starr. Alva and Owen then try to escape Alva's mother's (Hazel) clutches and the town's revenge.
Mister Arn reviewedMay 20, 2025
There are some powerful performances and lots of uncomfortable moments in this film. My problem is with the ending. They stage a big conflict and then cut to an ambiguous narrative to finish the film. It left me feeling cheated.