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| Merle Tottenham | ... | ||
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Kathleen Harrison | ... | |
| May Whitty | ... |
Mrs. Bramson
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| Rosalind Russell | ... |
Olivia
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| Eily Malyon | ... |
Nurse
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Matthew Boulton | ... |
Belsize
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| Beryl Mercer | ... |
Saleslady
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| Alan Marshal | ... |
Justin
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Winifred Harris | ... |
Mrs. Laurie
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| E.E. Clive | ... |
Guide
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Crotchety old Mrs. Bransom hires a charming young man named Danny as a live-in companion. Less charmed by Danny is Mrs. Bransom's niece, Olivia, a repressed young woman who suspects Danny of foul play. When news of a local murder is revealed, Olivia suspects Danny. Although repulsed by the thought he may have committed the crime, Olivia also finds herself becoming increasingly attracted to him at the same time. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <[email protected]>
Witty reverse morality story of an obnoxious old woman (Whitty) who takes in a lodger/servant to help her (and to spite her live-in niece, Russell, who doesn't know her aunt is leaving her $100 in her rich estate). He's "not an ordinary servant", and neither is she. They have a love story, too, shared in the dark in a time when fear and possibility are the same, and death and sex interchangeable. Thus, Danny (nice, innocent sounding name), left alone with the old woman -- makes his move. Montgomery is stunning and disarming as he shifts from "play acting" as the charming young gent to the possibly psychotic. Russell is also a convincing dark horse, saddled with a lame lover. Great photography, decent directing. This is a should-be legendary suspense film.