Joanne Woodward is starting to grow on me. She was so sweet, innocent, and vulnerable in this. The film itself, not quite memorable, except for that rooftop scene.
Robert Wagner,
Jeffrey Hunter,
Virginia Leith,
Joanne Woodward,
Mary Astor
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Bud Corliss (Robert Wagner) is having trouble being accepted by the family of his comparatively-rich girlfriend, Dorothy Kingship (Joanne Woodward). Dorothy's pregnancy is only going to make matters w...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 18, 2003
Stats: 21 reviews
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November 27, 2009
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October 28, 2009
Robert Wagner is one of the worst actors of all time, but he's actually half way decent in this thriller. The good cast helps boost this story up to above average. Mary Astor is particularly good as Wagner's mother. Suspenseful and great pacing. Fascinating story.
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November 22, 2008
Much better than the remake, Wagner is good but much better is Mary Astor as his mother. Joanne Woodward's part is small.
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July 5, 2008
Extremely watchable mystery drama, which I've been told is more enjoyable for the older generation who have read the book and fancy some nostalgia, but having never even heard of the book, I tell you I felt it definitely worth its time anyway. The plot doesn't shock, the acting i...( read more)
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