The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
76 audience votes
Key crew
- John BrahmDirector
- Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer
- Barré LyndonScreenplay
Cast
- Laird CregarGeorge Harvey Bone
- Linda DarnellNetta Longdon
- George SandersDr. Allan Middleton
- Glenn LanganEddie Carstairs
- Faye MarloweBarbara Chapman
- Alan NapierSir Henry Chapman
- J.W. AustinDet. Insp. King (uncredited)
- Ted BillingsPub Patron (uncredited)
- Clifford BrookeNight Watchman in Square
- Ann CodeeNetta's Maid Yvette (uncredited)
- Charles ColemanMan at Bonfire (uncredited)
- Michael DyneMickey (uncredited)
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Themes
firecomposerscotland yardpop singerseductionfilm noirmurderstranglermanipulativenesspsychiatrypsychorepressed memory