Slightly bonkers story on theme of psychoanalysis, written by Ben Hecht from Frances Beeding's novel 'The House of Dr Edwardes' (a pseudonym for Hilary Saunders and John Palmer, published in 1927). Still has several classic moments e.g. house detective who helps Ingrid Bergman find fugitive Gregory Peck; and the two running into investigators when they reach the house of friendly psychiatrist Michael Chekhov (Oscar nominated); really interesting and weird dream sequence designed by Dali; and a very funny finale in which the two are skiing - though it seems Hitch has made no attempt whatsoever to disguise the artificiality of the back projection. What's more, ends on a wooden hand and flash to red!
Chekhov has the best line: "Good night and have sweet dreams... which we'll analyse in the morning."
Leo G Carrol also features.
Shot by George Barnes, music Miklós Rózsa.
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