![]() ![]() Also making an appearance is Hume Cronyn making his film debut in a supporting role as a mousy neighbor. Either that or I just need to get out of my cookie jar more often.Īnyway, the film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Thornton Wilder, stars a wonderful cast including Teresa Wright, who appeared with Gary Cooper the previous year in The Pride of the Yankees (1942), Joseph Cotten (Citizen Kane, The Third Man), and Henry Travers (High Sierra, Mrs. I mean, I am a fan of Hitchcock, and I've seen many of his movies, but to have heard so little of this particular film seems puzzling to me, as it's an excellent film, and worthy of a lot more recognition than it seems to have gotten. Having just watched Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) last night for the first time, I was surprised at how good it was, and why I've never seen it before. I would certainly recommend this to any lover of film noire. ![]() It was like watching a film that had been shot using a filter. And by that I mean not the tone of the film, but the print itself. ![]() The only thing I did not like all that much was Hume Cronyn and Henry Travers constant talk about the best way to murder each other. Looking at the newspaper in his waste basket and then his realizing that she may see through him and his behavior change got her to thinking more and more that he just could be the man the FBI were looking for.Īnd then there was the kindling romance between her and Macdonald Carey to add to the movie. The viewers interest never lagged and watching Teresa Wright slowly begin to realize that Uncle Charlie wasn't who he seemed to be. Actors and actresses were trained well and as a result their performances were usually tops. But then this was Hollywood's golden era and the films were among the best ever made. You have to wonder though where he got the money to buy such expensive gifts since he didn't seem to have any means of support. He could never do those horrible murders. Naturally his niece could not believe the FBI when they told her about what they believed. In this film he was able to switch from the lovable Uncle Charlie to the cold heartless killer that he was. He was the personification of the "Southern Gentleman". Joseph Cotton was able to portray a suave, sophisticated man in whatever role he played. I saw this movie several years ago and taped it because I liked it so much. ![]()
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