The read
Critics rate it 30 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Wide-eyed and poor young Leonora weds an obsessive millionaire named Ohlrig, but the marriage is loveless. Even worse, Ohlrig seems to have manic, violent tendencies. Eventually, young Leonora escapes her unhappy life and begins working with New York City doctor Larry Quinada, who she soon falls for. Unfortunately, Ohlrig refuses to grant his wife a divorce, and things get even darker for Leonora when she realizes she's pregnant with his child.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 30 points higher than audiences do.
102 audience votes
Key crew
- Max OphülsDirector
- Friedrich HollaenderOriginal Music Composer
- Arthur LaurentsScreenplay
Cast
- James MasonLarry Quinada
- Barbara Bel GeddesLeonora Eames
- Robert RyanSmith Ohlrig
- Frank FergusonDr. Hoffman
- Curt BoisFranzi Kartos
- Ruth BradyMaxine
- Natalie SchaferDorothy Dale
- Art SmithPsychiatrist
- Barbara BillingsleyStore customer in flowered hat (uncredited)
- Sonia DarrinMiss Chambers (uncredited)
- Jimmy HawkinsKevin (uncredited)
- Bernadene HayesMrs. Rudecki (uncredited)