Bowery at Midnight - 1942 - Full Movie - Color

"Bowery at Midnight" (1942), directed by Wallace Fox and starring Bela Lugosi, John Archer, and Wanda McKay, unfolds a tale of deception and criminal intrigue. Bela Lugosi's character, a seemingly benevolent soup kitchen operator and criminology professor, conceals a dark secret. Behind the facade of charity, he leads a double life, using the soup kitchen to front a ruthless criminal gang. Together, they embark on a spree of audacious robberies and murders. Lugosi's charismatic portrayal adds depth to this suspenseful narrative, creating a compelling thriller that explores the duality of human nature and the hidden facets of seemingly virtuous characters.