Lady Scarface (1941)

Unaware that she is a woman, a Chicago police detective (Dennis O'Keefe) doggedly pursues a criminal mastermind (Judith Anderson) to New York with a plan to trap her. But an innocent pair of newlyweds (Rand Brooks, Mildred Coles) accidentally get mixed up in the trap when they are mistaken for members of her gang. Directed by Frank Woodruff (TWO SENORITAS FROM CHICAGO), this pulp programmer is modestly enjoyable on its own B movie terms. Coming in at a refreshingly short hour and six minutes, it doesn't have a chance to wear out its welcome. Despite playing the title role, Anderson is given little screen time with the focus on the detective played by O'Keefe and the feisty girl reporter (Frances Neal) right on his heels. Nothing special at all but if you come across it, it's not an unpleasant way to spend the time. With Eric Blore, Marion Martin, Arthur Shields and Marc Lawrence.