Diane Stewart has had a lot of obstacles to get over in her life. She started on the wrong side of the law early in life, something that lands her in jail. As her case is reviewed, she is granted a parole status and she must be monitored during this important period of her rehabilitation. Diane ends up working in a hospital where another woman, Tillie, also a parolee is also sent. While Diane rebels, at first, she undergoes a change of heart, while Tillie, a hardened petty criminal goes back to his old tricks.
The kind Joan Wilburn, a parole officer, is in charge of Diane's case. As soon as Diane is out, she sets her eyes on the hunky Larry Collins, who happens to be Joan's boyfriend. It's clear the feeling is mutual. What can Joan do, fight for her man, or give up her relationship with Larry? That decision makes Joan a better person and Diane finally understands her mentor's sacrifice.
John Cromwell directed with his usual style. By going against typecasting, he achieves some interesting acting from his two leading ladies. Lizabeth Scott, who usually played tough women, is seen as Joan Wilburn, a nice person who understands Diane Stewart's tragic life. Jane Greer, on the other hand, starts as a rough girl until she falls in love for Joan's man. Dennis O'Keefe is Larry, the man between these two different women. Fay Baker and John Hoyt, have some good moments in the film.
Although seldom seen these days, "The Company She Keeps" shows some interesting locations in Los Angeles that have a nostalgic look as seen by the lens of Nicholas Musuraca, one of the best camera men working in Hollywood of that era.
The kind Joan Wilburn, a parole officer, is in charge of Diane's case. As soon as Diane is out, she sets her eyes on the hunky Larry Collins, who happens to be Joan's boyfriend. It's clear the feeling is mutual. What can Joan do, fight for her man, or give up her relationship with Larry? That decision makes Joan a better person and Diane finally understands her mentor's sacrifice.
John Cromwell directed with his usual style. By going against typecasting, he achieves some interesting acting from his two leading ladies. Lizabeth Scott, who usually played tough women, is seen as Joan Wilburn, a nice person who understands Diane Stewart's tragic life. Jane Greer, on the other hand, starts as a rough girl until she falls in love for Joan's man. Dennis O'Keefe is Larry, the man between these two different women. Fay Baker and John Hoyt, have some good moments in the film.
Although seldom seen these days, "The Company She Keeps" shows some interesting locations in Los Angeles that have a nostalgic look as seen by the lens of Nicholas Musuraca, one of the best camera men working in Hollywood of that era.