Berkeley: University of California Press, c1991. William Castle has been known to be heavily inspired by Hitchcock's films when it comes to his run of horror in the 60's but When Strangers Marry might just be where we can see that love start. 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. Dean Jagger gets stuck with a patently inconsistent character and holds up his end as well as anybody could. 13 October 2009. Rhonda Fleming was originally not credited, but she's given a prime spot in a new end credits crawl to reflect her new star status. Tag, When Strangers Marry, suggests another of the problem plays of newlyweds when in reality pic is a taught (sic) psychological thriller about a murderer and a manhunt full of suspense and excitement."[11]. Chicago Daily Tribune 15 June 1952: g6. The hero is the typical hero for this writing and the heroine is one who tries to break the rules but is restricted to an extent. yesterday morning and he hasn't shown up. Millies old pal Fred (Robert Mitchum) enters as an alternative, bringing news of an unexplained killing at a Philadelphia hotel. Shadows and low angle shots predominate, with human figures cut out of blackness by sheer white light. Jonathan Majors Dropped by Manager Entertainment 360 Following Domestic Violence Charges, AI-Generated Fake Drake/Weeknd Collaboration, Heart on My Sleeve, Delights Fans and Sets Off Industry Alarm, Beef Star David Choe Appears to File Copyright Takedowns for 2014 Podcast Video of Him Joking Hes A Successful Rapist, Bruce Springsteen Contracts COVID and Misses His Archives Inaugural Awards Show, but Presents Via Video. A woman who married a stranger she met on TikTok for "life experience" fell in love with her husband and "couldn't be happier". Its not the best performance he ever gave, but one is struck by just how much he already seems likewell, Robert Mitchum. Max wants desperately to destroy Lysette's fiance, so clearly ruining Lysette is the answer. And up pops a memorable final-scene walk-on by none other than Rhonda Fleming, then a relative unknown. 18 Apr. The Kings later claimed that they had Mitchum under a multi-picture contract and tried to enforce it, but he made no further films for them. Neil Hamilton and Kim Hunter were borrowed from Selznick International. Every time the actors cross that same hotel lobby set, we expect them to collide with the Bowery Boys coming the other way. Kim Hunter has just wed a patron (Dean Jagger) of the restaurant where she waited tables without knowing much about him; off on a vague business trip, he asks her to meet him at a New York hotel. The shifted focus from Lysette becoming Max's bride to Max's family problems is what lost my interest somewhat. Ill leave that for the film to reveal, though I will say that it does not explore the kinky undertones implicit in the question. Hunter's marriage was a whirlwind affair, and as a result she barely knows her husband. Born to Polish immigrants, he earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois and a law degree at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Rhonda Fleming Lucky Star! 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. After that a young woman (Kim Hunter) awaiting her newly married husband (Dean Jagger) in New York. This books publish date is Jul 30, 2002 and it has a suggested retail price of $7.99. All Rights Reserved. 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. Given the big name cast and Director, expectations are high but it doesn't deliver. It was published by Avon and has a total of 400 pages in the book. The only thing that mattered was that she wouldn't have to marry Etienne..read more. Los Angeles Times 8 Oct 1946: A3. The ending was a bit of a let down.Everything seemed to come at the hero and heroine all together but some how the whole thing just fused out without much of a spark. 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!! Back in the forties, it happened more often than not. More Castle developments can be mentioned the floating heads made a regular appearance in his famous gimmick horror films as well as the oblique framing of shadows. His evasive actions are enough to raise suspicions even in a naive Ohio gal like her -- he makes her wander the streets of wartime Greenwich Village at night (as she did a year earlier in Val Lewton's The Seventh Victim). Max and Lysette are quite different from the typical hero and heroines. It's also an emotional roller-coaster, a gripping piece of noir -- and, unbelievably, a no-budget miracle shot in just seven days. Then there is William Castle as director and then a cast that includes Kim Hunter and Robert Mitchum in an early role. The review of this Book prepared by Katrina Lo. The results are not a high point in the history of noir screenwriting. Lysette has heard whispers about his dark past. This book is a nod to the 80's/90's body rippers/virgin heroines etc. Director William Castle; Producer Maurice King, Franklin King; Screenplay Philip Yordan, Dennis J. Cooper; Camera Ira Morgan; Editor Martin G. Cohn; Music Dimitri Tiomkin; Art Director F. Paul . The Warner Archive Collection DVD-R of Betrayed (When Strangers Marry) is an excellent transfer of elements that don't seem to have been disturbed in 66 years. 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. Fleming later claimed that she had been cast when Castle saw her walking through the backlot and said "you'll do." Detailed plot synopsis reviews of When Strangers Marry. One of my favourite HR books by Kleypas, this hasnt lost any of its charm over the years and remains an engrossing read. Vallerands. Kim Hunter and Dean Jagger are the main couple, and its really her story. Why Was Frank Ocean's Coachella Set Such a Disappointing Mess? When Strangers Marry. Settle in with your favorite candy and a tasty drink as we glimpse what life was like in the forties. In terms of plot, When Strangers Marry (later retitled Betrayed) plays as though someone took the best elements of Suspicion, Shadow of a Doubt, and The 39 Steps, plus The Seventh Victim (Kim Hunter's first film) and Val Lewton's overall approach to low-budget production, put them all into a box, shook them up, and spliced them together into . Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Lisa Kleypas. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Paul and Millie visit a hepcat Negro nightspot where a big dance is in progress. She soon discovers that Jagger may very well be a homicidal maniac. Despite having been married before, the two now live separate lives and work together as colleagues . The woman, If you havent watched the movie, stop reading since there are massive spoilers ahead. [9], Castle was slated to next direct Dillinger for the King brothers but instead accepted an offer to direct the Broadway play Meet a Body. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Willowjean Will Parker is coming off of the fresh high of apprehending a kidnapper with her boss Lillian Pentecost, 1947 New York Citys most celebrated detective. Movies. Not bad for having bit parts in 1943! The film is an interesting specimen of the emerging noir style, but it is of particular importance because it launched the criminal career of noirs greatest leading man. He was also lucky in securing the services of a good cast: Kim Hunter, Dean Jagger and, in his first co-starring role, a young Robert Mitchum. McGilligan, Patrick. Directed by William Castle. The 2008 horror film "The Strangers" has become a disturbing classic. Unremarkable piece. LISA KLEYPAS is the RITA award-winning author of 21 novels. This review is going to tell you what the differences between the two versions were. Re-issue title (with Mitchum top-billed): BETRAYED. Making the Decision to End Your Marriage. He was so happy to be around his wife, and I really don't see that much in historical novels until nearly the end of the book. I waited my entire life for you. -Maximilien Vallerand, The thing that stands out most about this book is that the hero and heroine actually. LOTS OF SEX. When Lysette comes into his house, Max Vallerand is instantly enchanted. Betrayed, 1944. This premise is interesting, but suspense is built too often in montages, fantasies, and moody music instead of through the story and characters. A lot of misunderstandings and miscommunications and deceit and manipulation and just*sigh*. and help locate the silk stocking strangler. "[12] Welles would later work with Castle on The Lady from Shanghai. The girl goes off to find her man. Max is furious with Etienne and wants a duel as revenge for his wife. An old man-pal (the very young Robert Mitchum) happens to turn up to keep an eye on her strange marriage in the big bad city. I couldn't help but note the parallels between this story and Daphne du Maurier's. Lets put it this way, in a movie like this, hes either the hero or the villain waiting to reveal himself. When Strangers Marry (AKA: Betrayed) is directed by William Castle and written by Philip Yordan and Dennis J. Cooper. With only seven days and a budget of $50,000,[5] filming took place in June 1944. When our heroine suspects that her husband, Paul Baxter (Dean Jagger of "Bad Day at Black Rock") may be a notorious 'silk stocking' slayer, she runs to another salesman, Fred Graham (Robert Mitchum of "The Night of the Hunter") for advice. One big flaw is the storyline, which is completely preposterous and with some of the most absurd contrived coincidences in the annals of mysteries. LOTS OF SEX. In a contemporary review of the film, Orson Welles wrote: "It isn't as slick as Double Indemnity or as glossy as Laura, but it's better acted and better directed than either. And the film received high critical praise. 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. Picture and sound look great, showing us all the rough edges in the Monogram production. , . The tone was much darker but that was a plus for me. I have two reasons for changing the title. Millie's ex-lover, Fred (Robert Mitchum) is also in town and he keeps a look-out over Millie as she tries to discover who the man is that she has married. Philip Yordan. to get her attention, plays an innocent young girl from Ohio who has been married for only a month to a man she hardly knew. A naive small-town girl comes to New York City to meet her husband, and discovers that he may be a murderer. Australian release through British Empire Films: 6 May 1945.
. When he does turn up suspicion regarding his behavior and whereabouts arise and even the naive young bride who barely knew him to begin with starts suspecting her own man. 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. Twenty-seven years old and still a relative newcomer to films (he was mostly shooting cheapie Westerns before this film), he strides through this movie like he was born inside a film noir. 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. I'm so glad H did not cheat on her but h was extremely understanding when he visited his ex mistress. It is wholly ordinary in the long run, probably echoing the previous year's Shadow of a Doubt; she has married a man who is really a stranger to her and may be the killer sought by police. William Castle's first noteworthy effort (incidentally, the copy I acquired bore a new title - BETRAYED!) Kim Hunter believes the improbable. [5] Yordan gave the story to aspiring novelist Dennis Cooper, but Yordan later rewrote Cooper's work. Dollar DVD at the Salvation Army. to a missing persons report being filled with a homicide detective. 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. "When Strangers Marry" Scripts.com. 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. James Agee later wrote: "The story has locomotor ataxia at several of its joints and the intensity of the telling slackens off toward the end; but taking it as a whole, I have seldom, for years now, seen one hour so energetically and sensibly used in a film". , . 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