Talk about nosy neighbors. Babs Fenton has got the mania in spades. But then, she's a mystery writer, so the over-active imagination comes naturally. The trouble is her imaginings dwell on the dark side. So, when neighbor Mrs. Blanchard doesn't appear for a few days, it's not something mundane like visiting family. Instead, it's likely the poor woman has been murdered by that cold-hearted, professorial husband of hers. That would be just like him. Mary keeps her nose glued to the window, except when she's caught investigating the neighbor's closeta good, satisfying scene. Husband John needs to put a leash on her, but instead he takes it all in patient stride.
Hitchcock was never happier than when portraying dark deeds behind a respectable façade. This Hitch-directed entry is no exception. It's a good one that kept me guessing right up to the unusual climax. However, I'm still puzzling over Robert Horton's minor role. It's one that really calls for a utility actor, not a hunky, leading man like Horton. My guess is he was called in to boost marquee-appeal since the other principals were largely unknown. Anyway, the entry remains a suspenseful one with a good moral to think about.
Hitchcock was never happier than when portraying dark deeds behind a respectable façade. This Hitch-directed entry is no exception. It's a good one that kept me guessing right up to the unusual climax. However, I'm still puzzling over Robert Horton's minor role. It's one that really calls for a utility actor, not a hunky, leading man like Horton. My guess is he was called in to boost marquee-appeal since the other principals were largely unknown. Anyway, the entry remains a suspenseful one with a good moral to think about.