Lysette buried her face against Max's throat. On this film, he and director Castle came up with the story, then Yordan had a first time screenwriter named Dennis J. Cooper take a crack at it, at which point Yordan came in a did a rewrite. Strangers has its fair share of contrivance from convenient gaps in the blasting of street music (just close the window!) With Hitchcock and Lewton references accounted for, director Castle seemingly wanted to get in on the short-lived wartime 'black musical' craze as well, a la Cabin in the Sky. It's an efficient enough little thriller with a stellar cast including Kim Hunter, Dean Jagger, Neil Hamilton (as another cop) and the great Robert Mitchum. Still, the noir ethos is already in place here. However, upon her arrival; he's not at the hotel, but by chance she is greeted by her old friend Fred Graham, who clearly carries a torch for her. I need to find a copy of that and read it to see what the difference was. She soon discovers that Jagger may very well be a homicidal maniac. He keeps the girl to ruin her reputation so that Etienne will be forced to withdraw his marriage offer and challenge him to a duel. It's not good for you to become excited." His possessiveness made her strangely giddy. An early admirer of the movie was the writer/director/star of Citizen Kane, Orson Welles. McGilligan, Patrick. Format. Chicago Daily Tribune 15 June 1952: g6. (Millie is apparently a traveling salesman groupie.) That's only. ISBN. The "Silk Stocking Murder" begs many questions, not the least being one about why the audiences were not provided with a gimmicky pair of stockings on their way into the theatre. William Castle's first noteworthy effort (incidentally, the copy I acquired bore a new title - BETRAYED!) Since then, romance has changed-and so have Iso I decided to give the book a makeoverand a new title, When Strangers Marry. If this movie did nothing but launch the career of the King of Noir, it would be worth watching. By night's end, however, they are dining together, and within seventy-two hours, are unexpectedly in love and married, just as Steve and his assistant, Billy McGuire, are about to depart for a job in Sarabong, a port city in the Malay Straights. In the years to come, many of the directors, writers, actors, cinematographers, and producers who made Double Indemnity, Laura, Murder My Sweet, Phantom Lady, The Woman In the Window, and When Strangers Marry would go on to create more masterpieces (or near masterpieces) of the genre. First, it is in keeping with the new spirit of the book; second, no oneincluding my . More at Lysette winning everyone over with her perfection. With an enthralling new ending by its RITA Award-winning author, this updated 1992 classic is a timeless story of lovers who defy all convention for the sake of ultimate passion. Mi-a placut cartea, nu ca nu m-as fi asteptat la asa ceva! It was good to see how the plot started to unravel, with its ups and downs, twists and turns, that could make one dizzy at times. After that a young woman (Kim Hunter) awaiting her newly married husband (Dean Jagger) in New York. With only seven days and a budget of $50,000,[5] filming took place in June 1944. Everything about "When Strangers Marry" is polished. Settle in with your favorite candy and a tasty drink as we glimpse what life was like in the forties. Betrayed, 1944. With the excuse that Millie hasn't a clue as to what's going on, the film obscures exactly what happens to the murder victim, the squeaky-voiced Dick Elliott. Much of your enjoyment will depend on how you take the twist towards the end, but, it moves along at a brisk 67 minutes and has enough to pass the time. Nah, just let the cops nab him posting a letter. Lysette buried her face against Max's throat. When Strangers Marry (rerelease title Betrayed) is a 1944 American suspense film directed by William Castle and starring Dean Jagger . Millies old pal Fred (Robert Mitchum) enters as an alternative, bringing news of an unexplained killing at a Philadelphia hotel. Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES 16 May 1944: 18. When Strangers Marry was written by Phillip Yordanthough its more correct to say that it was rewritten by Yordan since his usual practice was to farm out projects to underlings. But theres no time to rest on their laurels, as they must move quickly to once more pick up the trail of Pentecosts greatest nemesis, Olivia Waterhouse. Report this film. Castle also defies other crutches of "B" status films through adhering to elements of continuity. I've also given up on Lisa Kleypas' newer works (the Ravenals series is just awful) so this has been a way for me to fall in love with Kleypas again. They then take her to their father, who is Maximilien Vallerand, one of the most powerful men in the area, and an enemy to her fiancee. Select files or add your book in reader. Menu. Grant Takes KMPC for New Contract; Cotten Hosts'On Trial' Series U.S. release: 21 August 1944. Within the marriage, Lysette finds Max to be a demanding yet attentive and considerate husband. Psych mood is cleverly sustained throughout for good atmosphere. The woman, If you havent watched the movie, stop reading since there are massive spoilers ahead. Clocking in at a nimble 67 minutes, Castle never loiters, and the last minute train scene hearkens back to an earlier one. The film is only just over an hour long and I wouldn't be surprised to find that it was made as a 'B' feature for some bigger movie. 2. Neil Hamilton and Kim Hunter were borrowed from Selznick International. Read all posts by Jake Hinkson for Criminal Element. Her earlier misgivings about Max's fidelity melts away as Max showers her his complete devotion and love. Publisher. When Strangers Marry. Supplements: none This quaint but comforting thriller is seemingly influenced by the likes of Shadow of a Doubt and Suspicion as it revolves around a young woman becoming suspicious of her new husband. I know The Story of G.I. Its one of those type books, that you can just immerse yourself in, sit before a fire or on the beach, and enjoy the ride. By the end of 1944, film noir was in full bloom. The film stars a young Kim Hunter, in her first starring role, as a nave newlywed named Millie Baxter. Lisa Kleypas is one of my all time favorite historical romance authors, most notably for her, I don't know what to say about this book. Film noir at the time wasn't the solid genre we can identify in retrospect, and didn't even have the name yet, but there were many semi-conscious efforts like this. Then again, nobody was exactly looking for a series of imitation Hitchcock B-pictures. The writing felt choppy and for a work that had been revised and renamed, It read like a first draft. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ae4f443a057355d1e642514bf10fca2c" );document.getElementById("b5ad4eba3d").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When Strangers Marry: Directed by Clarence G. Badger. When I saw on opening credits William Castle directing this minor Noir I had really stayed worried about that, however he proves to be a prolific director as displayed in this one, the movie suffers of a lack of veracity when a young girl Mildred Baxter (Kim Hunter) marries an older man Paul Baxter (Dean Jagger) in few days, around twice of her age, it sounds to me implausible, Mildred already has been courted by the personable Fred Graham (Robert Mitchum) around 27 years typified as better choice for her naturally, well saying that, the plot stays is lame to start, when a murder is committed at Hotel Philadelphia which was stolen 10.000 cash, seemingly Paul Baxter is the murder, when his wife is invites by Baxter for a meeting at New York's hotel, strangely he didn't appears, raising unequivocal suspects by such unusual behavior, the screenplay driven forces to the audience reach in this unasked conclusion, as said an oldest saying "In this bush had a rabbit", the veteran actor Neil Hamilton plays a Police Lieutenant Blake in arobust acting, for a low budge movie shot in a week or so by the multi-skilled and cherished William Castle!! Monogram altered the original negative for the reissue, which explains the title change. Director Castle simply tries to be too clever and too faux artistique for such a modest melodrama. [5] Yordan gave the story to aspiring novelist Dennis Cooper, but Yordan later rewrote Cooper's work. When Strangers Marry is almost a continuation of The Seventh Victim, with Kim Hunter's Mrs. Baxter only a little less nave than her Mary Gibson character from before. A King Brothers Production. The sets look like cardboard cutouts that could collapse at any moment, and some actors fumble their lines or deliver them as if they're John Barrymore. A plus for music fans -- the film carries a score by Dimitri Tiomkin. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. Hedda Hopper: LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD Although Castle's direction of When Strangers Marry is a bit too awkward to be a serious challenge to Hitchcock, it shows a strong desire to get noticed. There is no easy way to determine if divorce is your right choice. Australian release through British Empire Films: 6 May 1945. (Film historian Don Miller called it the finest B-movie ever made.) When Strangers Marry was produced by the King Brothers, who, depending on the source one reads, were either quasi-gangsters or dedicated mamma's boys. Suspense is high, and the audience is kept guessing right to the end about who might be the killer of the drunk good-time Charlie, who innocently invited a stranger in a bar in New York to stay in his apartment for the evening. Hunter and Jagger are both quite dull and while the plot is decent at face value you kind of know there must be a twist coming and there is only one possible way for it to turn so you just sit there waiting for it all to be tied up the way you expect. Los Angeles Times 17 Oct 1946: A3. Strangers Again Kdrama Ending Although the ending of the Korean drama Strangers Again left many fans disappointed it is noteworthy that the show's Episode 12 garnered its highest viewership of the entire series. 9780060507367. It has great suspense and a surprise twist ending, with a superb performance by Robert Mitchum. Can the police get their man and can Millie find happiness? Will he be the hero of the film? Best thing about it was Robert Mitchum, whos in a side-role but basically steals the whole movie. Enter Millie's friendly passed-over beau Fred Graham (Robert Mitchum), who feels sorry for the abandoned bride and tries to help her solve her mystery, without stepping on her pride. In 1944, that's not at all a bad thing, for Castle's movie really stands out from the crowd -- I can imagine his Monogram Studio camera crew being happy to prove that they can shoot more than boring masters and singles.
