This is a fair mystery with some good performances and one real clunker.
Richard Todd does a good job of keeping the viewer guessing -- did he or didn't he and if he didn't kill his wife, who is he protecting? I really enjoyed some of the supporting cast, especially Kathryn Givney and Zachary Scott. Ruth Roman was wonderful, she is the reason I stuck with this movie to the end. Mercedes McCambridge horrid performance is the reason I was tempted to turn it off before the conclusion. Her flat voice and her over-the-top acting brought every scene she's in to a screeching halt. She has fans on this site but for the life of me I can't understand why.
Richard Todd does a good job of keeping the viewer guessing -- did he or didn't he and if he didn't kill his wife, who is he protecting? I really enjoyed some of the supporting cast, especially Kathryn Givney and Zachary Scott. Ruth Roman was wonderful, she is the reason I stuck with this movie to the end. Mercedes McCambridge horrid performance is the reason I was tempted to turn it off before the conclusion. Her flat voice and her over-the-top acting brought every scene she's in to a screeching halt. She has fans on this site but for the life of me I can't understand why.