The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
Eminent psychiatrist Dr. Brenner invites cartoonist Bill Harrison and his wife, Jack, to a banquet honoring war refugees. Bill volunteers to pick up fellow psychiatrist Dr. Baumler at the train station, but the man vanishes when he has Bill stop so he can use a pay phone. At the dinner, Bill and Jack are seated with Brenner's daughter, Freda, and, to Bill's surprise, another man is introduced as Baumler -- who dies moments later.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfred E. GreenDirector
- Eve GreeneScreenplay
- Jerome OdlumScreenplay
- Oscar SaulScreenplay
- Marlin SkilesOriginal Music Composer
- George DuningOriginal Music Composer
- Arthur MortonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Allyn JoslynBill Harrison
- Evelyn KeyesJacqueline "Jack" Harrison
- Marguerite ChapmanMarie Dumont Baumler
- Edgar BuchananLt. Washburn
- Nina FochFrieda Brenner
- Hugo HaasDomino
- Shemp HowardLaundry Truck Driver
- Frank JenksSgt. Erwin
- Erwin KalserDr. Brenner
- Tonio SelwartLeslie Carlson
- John WengrafRudolph Kruger
- Hugh BeaumontDetective Carey (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
husband wife relationship