The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1934)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Girl_Who_Knew_Too_Much
gptkbp:based_on a story by Charles Bennett
gptkbp:box_office moderate success
gptkbp:character_arc the protagonist's journey from fear to empowerment
gptkbp:character_development features complex characters
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Joseph_Walker
recognized for its visual style
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact considered a classic of early mystery cinema
gptkbp:cultural_significance represents early 20th-century American cinema.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Edward_Dmytryk
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Hugh_Bennett
noted for its pacing and tension
gptkbp:film_festival screened at various film festivals
gptkbp:follows a woman in danger
gptkbp:genre gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:film
gptkbp:home_media_release released on DVD
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1934)
gptkbp:influenced subsequent mystery films
later suspense films
the development of suspense in cinema
the genre of psychological thrillers
the portrayal of female protagonists in thrillers
gptkbp:influenced_by film noir
gptkbp:inspired the 1960s film of the same name
gptkbp:is_critical_for analyzed for its narrative structure
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy remains influential in the mystery genre
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:David_Raksin
gptkbp:notable_appearance the climax of the film
the murder scene
Faye Emerson as the lead character
gptkbp:plot A woman witnesses a murder and becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date 1934
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Girl_Who_Knew_Too_Much_(1969)
gptkbp:runtime 70 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Charles_Bennett
gptkbp:setting set in a city environment
gptkbp:starring gptkb:John_Litel
gptkb:Faye_Emerson
gptkb:George_Brent
gptkbp:theme explores themes of fear and paranoia