A hypnotic film noir which centers on an impending nuptial which is interrupted by a psychiatrist w/ties to the bride's past. It turns out she suffers from kleptomania stemming from an abusive upbringing by her mother's former employer. Utilizing the mother of flashbacks to tell the story (I counted 5) this movie latches upon the fascination of mental health (really popular at the time) so much so that even the woman who came up w/the story underwent therapy. This was the last supporting role Robert Mitchum would play before hitting the big time as a leading man.
Review of The Locket
