Time to Kill(1942)

Mike Shayne in a killer-diller of a chiller-diller... with no time out to count the corpses!

Time to Kill is a detective film starring Lloyd Nolan as private investigator Michael Shayne. When a valuable coin goes missing, Shayne takes on the case, navigating a web of suspects and motives to track down the stolen artifact. The mystery unfolds with classic noir sensibilities as Shayne employs his sharp wit and investigative skills to uncover the truth. With each lead, the case grows more complex, pulling Shayne deeper into a dangerous underworld. The film captures the essence of mid-century detective work, blending suspense with the clever banter and moral ambiguity that defined the era's crime dramas. Nolan's portrayal of Shayne brings gravitas and charm to the role, making Time to Kill an engaging entry in the detective genre for fans of vintage mystery cinema.