Described by NYTimes' Bosley Crowther as 'shoddy' and by Dennis Schwartz as 'unnecessarily stage-like and much too pretentious for the modest storyline', these sum the film up well.
I was alerted to this film as it was listed by Anthony D'Ambra as one of his 71 essential films noirs with 5 stars - I have to demur. It was not a waste of time watching it, but it will definitely not be on my list for a second viewing.
Rumour has it that Dalton Trumbo was involved in the screenplay and he carries the can for the affected style. Belitta (I am always sceptical of actors/actresses with single names) is rather stiff and wooden.
One which can be watched once - for the quite elaborate cinematography for a 'B' film, but that's about all.
I was alerted to this film as it was listed by Anthony D'Ambra as one of his 71 essential films noirs with 5 stars - I have to demur. It was not a waste of time watching it, but it will definitely not be on my list for a second viewing.
Rumour has it that Dalton Trumbo was involved in the screenplay and he carries the can for the affected style. Belitta (I am always sceptical of actors/actresses with single names) is rather stiff and wooden.
One which can be watched once - for the quite elaborate cinematography for a 'B' film, but that's about all.