I'm curious to know if anyone truly believes that this screenplay was written by Joseph Cotten? To me, the entire film has always looked like an Orson Welles film. Does anyone know how much input he had on the screenplay, aside from the re-editing and additional scenes?
The lighting, editing and use of sound all seem to hold Welles' signature to my eyes. The use of sound overlaying shots as well as to bridge scenes and cuts would seem to show his hand, as well.
I never seem to see anyone discussing this aspect of the film. It's a tremendous piece of noir, and if Cotten did indeed write it, why did he not go on to write other classic stuff?
The lighting, editing and use of sound all seem to hold Welles' signature to my eyes. The use of sound overlaying shots as well as to bridge scenes and cuts would seem to show his hand, as well.
I never seem to see anyone discussing this aspect of the film. It's a tremendous piece of noir, and if Cotten did indeed write it, why did he not go on to write other classic stuff?
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