Another MGM
noir, less successful than last night's Zinnemann, has desperate father-to-be Farley Granger steal some money - only to get in way over his head with murderers. Cathy O'Donnell is the wife, James Craig the ruthless killer, Paul Kelly the cop, Jean Hagen the
femme fatale nightclub singer. Does have that nightmarish quality though, and twists, unease reflected through low camera angles.
Sydney Boehm came up with the story and screenwote (also
High Wall, The Big Heat) - thankfully, the totally unnecessary voiceover drops away ten minutes in. Joseph Ruttenberg refreshingly shooting NYC on location, Lennie Heyton provides music.
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| Farley Granger considers the above 'review' |
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