Add the first question. A washed-up movie queen finds romance, but still desires a comeback. This was the second on-screen pairing of then-married couple Davis and Gary Merrill, following All About Eve the previous year. Chris learns of Larry's affair with Janet, and determines to leave for London. When she opens her eyes and recognises the flask, she realises she has killed herself, and bursts into hysterical laughter. "[9], According to Merrill, "the basic premise" of the film "was pretty crummy to begin with. Regal If you enjoy films where she turns in that sort of performance as opposed to her quieter work in films like Dark Victory or Watch on the Rhine than this is for you. Cinemark My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "Mulher Maldita" ("Damned Woman"). With Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Emlyn Williams, Anthony Steel. contrast. During the 1950s, a small-town librarian is shunned by the locals after she refuses the City Council's request to remove a book on Communism from the library's shelves. Rapper, who was selected by Davis to helm the film, had directed her in Now, Voyager ten years earlier. [2], Val Guest, who wrote the script, said Barbara Stanwyck was envisioned in the lead role and was going to play it; however, she then discovered her husband Robert Taylor had been unfaithful making Quo Vadis and did not want to make the film. contradiction. Overblown melodrama with Bette pulling out all the stops and putting any idea of subtlety aside. Davis was reportedly insecure and unhappy during filming. Directed by: Irving Rapper Actors: Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Emlyn Williams Production Company: Angel Productions Release Date: 6 January 1952 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1 Color: Black and White. The film is about divorce but with flashbacks as to why divorce occurs. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. The screenplay by Val Guest is based on the play Deadlock by Leslie Sands Plot. Janet tells that she is alone and surprisingly reveals that she had poisoned her husband and shows his body in the office. As George dies, Dr Henderson arrives and says he knew all along that George was an imposter; the real George stopped by his house in the fog the night he arrived. Coming Soon, Regal All rights reserved. The screenplay by Val Guest is based on the play Deadlock by Leslie Sands. Forgot your password? A divorced couple's teen-age daughter stands trial for stabbing her mother's latest lover. Never as efficiently produced as Davis had hoped it would be in Brit hands. When Frobisher's secretary and Larry arrive at the secluded house, the mysterious man, who has assisted her with her scheme, impersonates George, the long-absent spouse of Janet. At an extremely awkward moment, she has an unwelcome visitor: George Bates, who claims to be the partner in crime of Janet's estranged husband. At an extremely awkward moment, she has an unwelcome visitor: George Bates, who claims to be the partner in crime of Janet's estranged husband. Popular and beautiful Fanny Trellis is forced into a loveless marriage with an older man, Jewish banker Job Skeffington, in order to save her beloved brother Trippy from an embezzlement charge. A mystery writer becomes involved in a tangled web of murderous deception not unlike the plots of her novels. [1] Merrill wrote in his memoirs that neither he nor Davis had particularly liked the script, but were attracted by the chance to work together in England, and by a large fee; Davis was also pleased by the fact the cast would include Emlyn Williams, who wrote the original play on which Davis' 1945 film The Corn Is Green was based.[7]. Sign up here. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Originally founded in winter 1991, but after a number of line-up changes through the following years, only left Charlie, the vocalist, as an original member (Charlie started as the bands Drummer!). The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Synonyms: Difference and differences. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Janet tries to convince Larry to stay with her, but he loves Chris and chases after her unsuccessfully. Spinster poetess Susan Grieve lives in a Manhattan apartment where naval hero Slick Novak comes with her for a nightcap. Profile: 90's Oi! There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. George shoots Janet's horse to upset her. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. The fact I wasn't doing anything bugged the hell out of Bette. Her nearest neighbour is nosy veterinarian Dr Henderson. The proverbial saying 'One man's meat is another man's poison' puts forward the idea that what is agreeable to one may be distasteful to another. and the Terms and Policies, When George kills Janet's horse Fury, the cynical writer plots a plan to gets rid of the inconvenient George.