Well paced movie that delivers the drama, noir, tension, etc. Brod Crawford is at his best as his character is seemingly on top of the world, then slowly chipped down by a good plot and script. It is interesting to watch his character desperately scheme and scramble, rather than suddenly falling off his pedestal. Watching Brod sweat it out and mop his brow is priceless.
The acting is good by all the cast, but you will especially notice Rosemary DeCamp and also Henry O'Neill as old Charlie. Every second of screen-time and every word of these two performances is carefully studied and masterfully delivered, so if you observe them closely you will be richly rewarded.
Intelligently written. Complicated (but still plausible) plot wherein all the pieces fit together nicely.
The acting is good by all the cast, but you will especially notice Rosemary DeCamp and also Henry O'Neill as old Charlie. Every second of screen-time and every word of these two performances is carefully studied and masterfully delivered, so if you observe them closely you will be richly rewarded.
Intelligently written. Complicated (but still plausible) plot wherein all the pieces fit together nicely.