Police or the Papers
Fine film by Fritz Lang..
As we know, he was also apparently making a statement about institutions in American society during that time. Interesting that Baxter found her hope in the newspaper guy rather than simply going to the police and explain her tough situation. Hmmm..did she think the police wouldn't understand her or believe she was guilty right away? Apparently she was more comfortable going to the newspaper after the entreaties by Conte. And today with the demise of newspapers where would she go now if she didn't want the police? Ah, maybe the Web or blogs or Facebook or Twitter...to tell her "story" and let the community decide...;-)...