A war hero suffering from amnesia tries to figure out who he is. It gets off to an intriguing start, but soon runs out of steam and becomes much too muddled before reaching a predictable ending. Dour-faced Hodiak gives a one-note performance, lacking the looks and charisma to carry a film. Guild, making her film debut, is charming as a nightclub singer who inexplicably falls in love with Hodiak. There are good performances from Nolan and Conte; the latter would have been a more interesting choice for the lead role. Mankiewicz's screenplay includes some good lines but the plot is convoluted and confusing. He fares better in the director's chair, creating a solid film noir look.
Review of Somewhere in the Night
