Review of Women from Headquarters

While this film wouldn't win any Academy Awards (the plot feels a bit rushed to be crammed into a shorter run time), there is plenty of unique drama to make this film a satisfactory evening viewing. From Joyce's rise through the police ranks to Ruby's fall into crime (an interesting, but tragic side plot), the film does at times take on a noir feel, which is aided by the more dramatic black and white cinematography. Many today do not even realize that hardworking ladies like Joyce existed in that era today, so beyond being an interesting movie, Women From Headquarters is a terrific preservation of the legacy of America's early female police officers (and is quite progressive in tone). All in all, definitely worth your time, if you have realistic expectations for a B-movie (albeit a good one).