Lady Gangster: A Tale of Crime and Redemption in 1940s America (1942)

"Lady Gangster" is a classic crime film from 1942 directed by Robert Florey. The movie tells the story of a young woman named Dorothy "Dot" Burton (played by Faye Emerson) who is wrongfully accused of a crime and sent to prison. While there, she is taken under the wing of a tough older woman inmate named "Biggie" (played by Julie Bishop), who teaches her the ways of the criminal underworld.

After her release from prison, Dot is determined to start a new life but finds it difficult to leave her criminal past behind. She is pressured by her former criminal associates to return to her old ways and she eventually becomes embroiled in a scheme to rob a wealthy socialite's home. However, things take an unexpected turn and Dot finds herself on the run from the law.

"Lady Gangster" is a gripping and suspenseful film that explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the price of a life of crime. The performances by the cast, particularly Faye Emerson and Julie Bishop, are exceptional, and the film's moody and atmospheric cinematography adds to its overall impact. Overall, "Lady Gangster" is a must-see for fans of classic crime films.

Faye Emerson as Dorothy "Dot" Burton
Julie Bishop as Biggie
Frank Wilcox as J. Carlyle Beekman
Roland Drew as Fred Garrett
Jackie Gleason as Lefty
Ruth Ford as Ruth Wescott
Iris Adrian as Toots
Gwen Kenyon as Aggie
Herbert Rawlinson as Warden Lang
Janet Shaw as Pat
Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Tilton
Billy Nelson as Benny
Harry Lewis as Dude
Louise Lorimer as Mrs. Burton (Dot's mother)
Jonathan Hale as Mr. Burton (Dot's father)