Solid Hitchcock entry.
Rich old lady Hughes is a crabby patient that requires all nurse Cannon's (Greer) patience. On the other hand, Mr. Hughes is such a sweet, shy man (Smith), it's not surprising that he and nurse Cannon get hitched when the old lady dies. So why is Mrs. Cannon-Hughes now seeing handsome lawyer Brett (Webber) when things at home seem so idyllic.
That opening scene with Greer and Webber is a little gem of cat and mouse. Fans of film noir will enjoy seeing classic spider woman Greer in what appears casting against type. Also, Smith is a familiar face from 1940's melodrama, especially Val Lewton's memorable horror films. Add Bob Webber from 12 Angry Men(1957)and you've got a first-rate cast. Together, they play out this "who did what to whom" in fine suspenseful fashion.
Rich old lady Hughes is a crabby patient that requires all nurse Cannon's (Greer) patience. On the other hand, Mr. Hughes is such a sweet, shy man (Smith), it's not surprising that he and nurse Cannon get hitched when the old lady dies. So why is Mrs. Cannon-Hughes now seeing handsome lawyer Brett (Webber) when things at home seem so idyllic.
That opening scene with Greer and Webber is a little gem of cat and mouse. Fans of film noir will enjoy seeing classic spider woman Greer in what appears casting against type. Also, Smith is a familiar face from 1940's melodrama, especially Val Lewton's memorable horror films. Add Bob Webber from 12 Angry Men(1957)and you've got a first-rate cast. Together, they play out this "who did what to whom" in fine suspenseful fashion.