A fascinating movie telling of acrobatic twins and the trouble that comes when they win a million francs in the Loterie Francaise. The film is anchored by an excellent performance from Herbert Lom as the trapeze artist de Lisle brothers,Jules and Georges, subtly playing each twin as different but similar. Lom is helped by the superb cinematography from James Wilson that makes you believe there really are two Loms onscreen together. Full marks to the actor for sustaining the two roles perfectly.
There are good actors in support, particularly Terence de Marney as the greedy Mike Bergen and Ronald Frankau as the compassionate circus owner Vincent Barney. Unfortunately Phyllis Dixey as the dissembling lover was a bit bland. Her femme should have been more fatale. The director Alfred Travers does an excellent job maintaining suspense and drama mixed with a melancholy air leading to the inevitable sombre ending, set in darkness and rain.
A good film in a surprisingly darker vein than was usual for British films of the late 1940's. An early example perhaps of Brit noir.
There are good actors in support, particularly Terence de Marney as the greedy Mike Bergen and Ronald Frankau as the compassionate circus owner Vincent Barney. Unfortunately Phyllis Dixey as the dissembling lover was a bit bland. Her femme should have been more fatale. The director Alfred Travers does an excellent job maintaining suspense and drama mixed with a melancholy air leading to the inevitable sombre ending, set in darkness and rain.
A good film in a surprisingly darker vein than was usual for British films of the late 1940's. An early example perhaps of Brit noir.