Conflict (1945)

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Filmed some 18 months before its release, Conflict is one of two melodramas in which Humphrey Bogart self-consciously portrayed a wife murderer (the other was The Two Mrs. Carrolls). Bogie plays unhappily married Richard Mason, who concocts a meticulous scheme to kill his shrewish wife, Kathryn… More Filmed some 18 months before its release, Conflict is one of two melodramas in which Humphrey Bogart self-consciously portrayed a wife murderer (the other was The Two Mrs. Carrolls). Bogie plays unhappily married Richard Mason, who concocts a meticulous scheme to kill his shrewish wife, Kathryn (Rose Hobart), so that he'll be free to marry her sister, Evelyn (Alexis Smith). Alas, Mason inadvertently tips his hand to family friend Dr. Mark Hamilton (Sydney Greenstreet). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 26 min.
Directed By: Curtis Bernhardt
Written By: Arthur T. Horman, Dwight Taylor
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Horror

In Theaters: Jun 15, 1945 Wide
On DVD: May 20, 1992

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A routine melodrama.

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Graham J

Bogart gives one of his most sinister performances.
Cindy I

Missed the first 1/2 hour of this film, so wasn't sure what was happening until the end. Not one of Bogie's best, but not bad. You expect Bogie to be good, but I particularly liked Sidney Greenstreet here. I find that I enjoy him more as a good guy than as a bad guy.
jay n

Excellent mood piece with Bogart in a rare post-Casablanca villian role.

Cast

            Humphrey Bogart as Richard Mason

            Alexis Smith as Evelyn Turner

            Sydney Greenstreet as Dr. Mark Hamilton

            Rose Hobart as Katherine Mason

            Charles Drake as Prof. Norman Holdsworth

            Grant Mitchell as Dr. Grant

            Pat O'Moore as Detective Lt. Egan

            Ann Shoemaker as Nora Grant

            Frank Wilcox as Robert Freston

            Mary Servoss as Mrs. Allman

            Oliver Blake as Pawnbroker

            Harlan Briggs as Pawnbroker

            George Carleton as Harris

            Wallis Clark as Prof. Berens

            Ralph Dunn as Highway Patrolman

            James Flavin as Detective Lt. Workman

            Ray Hanson as Cab Driver

            John Harmon as Hobo

            Marjorie Hoshelle as Telephone Operator

            Frances Morris as Receptionist

            Jack Mower as Desk Clerk

            Edwin Stanley as Phillips

            Emmett Vogan as Luggage Salesman

            Billy Wayne as Cab Driver

            Bruce Bilson as Bellboy

            Doria Caron as Nurse
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