025966 / 16 / US / 1944 / Siodmak, Robert / thriller
Phantom Lady / Aavenainen. © Universal. P: Joan Harrison. D: Robert Siodmak. SC: Bernard C. Schoenfeld - based on the novel by William Irish [= Cornell Woolrich] (1942). DP: Elwood Bredell. CAST: Ella Raines (Carol Richman, ”Kansas”), Franchot Tone (Jack Marlow), Alan Curtis (Scott Henderson), Aurora Miranda (Estela Monteiro). 87’. B&w Academy. MPAA Seal of Approval 9827. An NFTVA print. Viewed in Helsinki, SEA, Cinema Orion, Tuesday 17 February 1998. **** This time I enjoy the light touch of the thriller, and the charming portrayal of Ella Raines as the detective-as-decoy. The villainy of Franchot Tone is rather overdone. Many characters are unbelievable, but then this is a dream film. The drum ecstacy of Elisha J. Cook, Jr. is still the highlight.
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