In Robert Taylor's first film since he fought in WWII, he stars as the handsome, charming scientist with a past and a secret. He falls in love with and marries Katharine Hepburn, but when she starts prying, the romantic film becomes a noir thriller! All three leads play against type, and even though I'm not a Robert Taylor fan, his stylized brand of acting doesn't really detract from the film. In a 40s noir, it's pretty normal for actors to over-act. Taylor strays from his pretty-boy image and plays a tormented man who's one word away from losing his temper. Hepburn doesn't display her usual strength; in a role that might have gone to Barbara Stanwyck, she's trusting and fearful. Robert Mitchum, the year after wowing audiences in The Story of G.I. Joe, plays a sensitive, thoughtful soul.If you like any of the actors, you'll want to rent this entertaining drama on a rainy afternoon. I would have preferred a replacement to Robert Taylor, but Hepburn and Mitchum more than made up for it. If you like mysteries like Laura or The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, this will become one of your favorites!

This is a dreadful movie with a terrific cast. The studios probably thought they could not miss with Hepburn, Taylor, Mitchum, and, I know, let's use Minnelli to direct. Can't miss!Whatever your thoughts of Katherine Hepburn, she is wildly miscast as the simpering, cringing wife. And Mitchum? Where the heck was he for 9/10 of the movie? It's Taylor's first picture after the war. He is probably sorry the Germans surrendered so soon.This one is only interesting for the historical footnotes and the absolutely, completely awful script. No one and nothing could have saved this dog. No one.

Mild thriller with Katharine Hepburn miscast in the lead. Story of a somewhat sheltered young woman, attractive but with no particular personal style. She's swept off her feet by the dashing Taylor who remakes her in the image of a chic sophisticate that suits his position as an important personality. Everything seems fine until she starts to notice small cracks in the persona he shows to the world until he reveals himself a psychotic nut job with brother issues.It's all a bit lurid with Minnelli, in a departure from musicals, a bit off in his pacing. The big surprise though is that Robert Taylor is better in the film than Kate. It's not that she's bad just the wrong actress for the weak sister she's playing, Joan Fontaine, Anne Baxter or Geraldine Fitzgerald would all have been better suited to the part. Taylor on the other hand, while never a great actor, handles the suave heel with the dangerous edge very well. Another glaring mismatch is Hepburn and Mitchum. He was just starting out and the two clashed off screen, with her dressing him down and he as usual not caring what she thought. They share zero chemistry on screen, you can actually sense their mutual distaste for each other in the film. A major flaw since he's supposed to be her dream man. An okay movie but a minor film for all.

Why does this film have a 6.3? Even the most cruel critic would give it a higher grade. There are many reasons why it should have, at least, a 7.To start with, the performances are incredible. There are some people here who criticize K. Hepburn's performance, when it is very good, very funny at the start and increasingly good as the film develops. Robert Taylor is absolutely excellent. Robert Mitchum doesn't appear in much of the film, but he acts his part perfectly.This film is directed by a great director, Vincente Minelli, who never disappoints and gives the film a quick, captivating pace. This film has a lot in common with "Rebecca", which is only a little better. All in all, a film well worth watching.