This campy melodrama focuses on the sudden death of a drunken aging woman who may or may not have been pushed off her seaside balcony. The next day, Joan Crawford, whose late husband once owned the building. Real estate agent Jan Sterling doesn't tell Joan about the tragedy, only about the frequent visitation by a man (Jeff Chandler) who forgot to take his pipe and jacket. The next morning, Joan is shocked to find him bringing her fish, just walking in unannounced. Their encounters are initially sarcastic at his expense, but eventually, she can't get him out of her mind. More questions are answered when she finds the woman's diary (hidden in the wall) and learns that she received attention from Chandler as well. Crawford shows her indignation after meeting the older couple (Cecil Kellaway and Natalie Schafer) whom he claims are his aunt and uncle, but are obviously using him to fleece lonely older women.
it's pretty obvious early on as to what has been going on and what the intentions for Crawford are, but she's no slouch, telling Kellaway and Schaefer off the minute she meets them, with them basically intruding on her date with Chandler. The scene where she tells them off is hysterical, a perfect example of Crawford at her most vicious, even though her character is actually extremely vulnerable.
Jan Sterling is hilariously melodramatic as the steaming real estate agent who has more than just a passing interest in Chandler. In fact, it reeks of obsession. Veteran Broadway character actress Judith Evelyn plays the role of the deceased older woman in flashbacks, and delivers a terrific drunken scene. The film overall is campy and melodramatic, predictable and unbelievable. But it is certainly a lot of fun and a must for Crawford fans.
it's pretty obvious early on as to what has been going on and what the intentions for Crawford are, but she's no slouch, telling Kellaway and Schaefer off the minute she meets them, with them basically intruding on her date with Chandler. The scene where she tells them off is hysterical, a perfect example of Crawford at her most vicious, even though her character is actually extremely vulnerable.
Jan Sterling is hilariously melodramatic as the steaming real estate agent who has more than just a passing interest in Chandler. In fact, it reeks of obsession. Veteran Broadway character actress Judith Evelyn plays the role of the deceased older woman in flashbacks, and delivers a terrific drunken scene. The film overall is campy and melodramatic, predictable and unbelievable. But it is certainly a lot of fun and a must for Crawford fans.