The Critic

Jimmy Erskine, a notorious theatre critic known for his flamboyant lifestyle and ruthless reviews, delights in harshly criticizing actors who don’t meet his high expectations. However, when the Daily Chronicle’s owner passes away and his son, David Brooke, assumes control, Jimmy’s job security is jeopardized as he clashes with his new superior. Desperate to maintain his cherished influence, Jimmy enters into a Faustian bargain with Nina Land, an actress striving for success. This alliance ensnares them, along with Brooke, in a gripping and perilous tangle of ambition, extortion, and treachery.