Lady Gangster (1942) is a classic crime drama that tells the story of Dorothy Burton (Faye Emerson), an ambitious actress who becomes entangled in the world of crime. After assisting in a bank robbery orchestrated by a group of gangsters, Dorothy is betrayed by her criminal associates and takes the fall for the heist. While serving time in prison, Dorothy plots her revenge, using her wit and charm to outsmart both the law and the gang that wronged her. As the stakes rise, she faces tough decisions about loyalty, justice, and redemption. Lady Gangster offers suspense, sharp twists, and a strong, determined female lead, making it a memorable entry in the crime film genre of the 1940s.