Detail from Pulp Pix: The Bizarre Case of Photography Noir – American Museum of Photography

I think it’s a pretty safe bet that the clock is showing a time in the wee hours of the morning rather than early afternoon. Is that a clue? Maybe. Especially if the alarm clock gets busted in the struggle that’s about to ensue, preserving the exact time of the crime.

But what’s the significance of the plastic covering on the lampshade?

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