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 due to their clashing personalities. To maintain his cherished authority and influence, Jimmy enters into a Faustian bargain with Nina Land, an actress striving for success. This alliance ensnares both Nina and Brooke in a gripping and perilous tangle of ambition, extortion, and treachery.