]The melodramatic, Freudian-based crime film, with recurring hemes of betrayal and trust, is enhanced by the musical score of Max Steiner and the frantic pacing brilliantly served up by the director."Kyle was already dining with other ladies in the restaurant, and asked to describe his close colleague Mitch:My sidekick.Pearl White was the most famous star of the silent serials, known for their archetypal cliffhangers that left audiences wondering what would happen in the next chapter.Powell""s car is here.Mr.Powell isn""t here, just his car.Eve: (snidely) Peaceful little haven we have here.Two other boarders enter the front door, identifying hemselves as "tired Tyrolean peasants" following a poorly-attended, "folding" matinee show which was "very intimate.What holds it up?She cleverly replies "modesty," and they share a drink.Jerry: I see it""s a formal brawl after all.Milo: What makes you think that?Jerry: Well, the more formal the party is, the less you have to wear.