Girl in Room 13 (also known as A Moça do Quarto 13 in Brazil, and as Agente secreto 013 in Mexico) is a 1960 American film starring Brian Donlevy and directed by Richard E. Cunha.Obituaries: RICHARD E. CUNHA Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 400, Iss. 8, (Oct 10-Oct 16, 2005): 93.
Plot American detective Steve Marshall goes to São Paulo, Brazil, in search of fugitive murderer Louise Dunning. Marshall contacts Louise and she explains that she murdered her husband in self-defense. Meanwhile, Marshall stumbles upon a counterfeiting ring and becomes a suspect. He unwittingly helps the police set a trap to catch the gang and, after a double-cross, the criminals are captured. Louise decides to remain in Brazil.
Cast Brian Donlevy as Steve Marshall Andrea Bayard as Louise Dunning / Kitty Herman Victor Merinow as Victor Marlow Elizabeth Howard as Elizabeth John Herbert as Police Captain
Reception A review in TV Guide describes the film as a "Brazilian quickie," with "an aging Donlevy wasted as a private eye from the States who is tracking a murderer. [...] Not an elegant way for Donlevy to wind down his career." A synopsis of the film at AllMovie describes the Donlevy character as a "gringo gumshoe."
References
External links Girl in Room 13 at TCMDB Girl in Room 13 at IMDb Girl in Room 13 at BFI