Dead Ringer

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Dead Ringer

1964

1h 55m

Mystery & Thriller

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Identical twin sisters Margaret (Bette Davis) and Edith Philips (also Davis) haven't spoken in nearly 20 years, ever since Margaret hoodwinked the man Edith loved into marrying her instead. When Margaret's husband dies, Edith reunites with her twin -- but only to seek revenge. Killing her sister and stealing her identity, Edith has everyone convinced she's really Margaret. But when she encounters Margaret's lover, Tony (Peter Lawford), Edith uncovers a shocking secret that threatens her plans.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Harnesses the complex psychological implications of physical doubling.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 17, 2004

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 3/5

Feb 8, 2004

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Fran Jones

San Francisco Examiner

It is this attitude toward her profession, her ability to perform complex, dramatic roles that may once again put Bette Davis up for Academy Award honors due to her dual performance in Dead Ringer.

Nov 18, 2021

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Bette Davis passionately plays evil twins in this very good Hitchcock-like noir thriller directed by Casablanca actor Paul Henreid.

Rated: B+

Feb 1, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2005

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Matt Bailey

Not Coming to a Theater Near You

Bette Davis was always high camp, but in a film like Dead Ringer (where she plays identical twins), what could possibly be more camp than two Bette Davises?

Aug 17, 2004

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Steve D

Ridiculous but well acted.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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L L

BRILLIANT! OUTSTANDING!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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georgan g

So many twists & turns made this an intriguing plot. Bette Davis character goes down a black hole. Great acting by the entire cast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

First, NOT a mystery. You know everything at all times, at least as soon as the main character knows. Very sad. You root for a good and decent woman who has a moment of angry passion that leads to one setback after another. You'd love for her to get off scott free. You might be satisfied if she got a fair trial about her understandable indiscretion. You cringe every time her situation is totally misunderstood and leads to devastating consequences. But, as they say, "Oh, what a web we weave when we try hard to deceive."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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deke p

VERY INTeresting. But predictable problems when anybody tries to to take on another in their own house. Practically wrote itself. But a few twists. BETTY DAVIS still great, after all these years. & younger PETER LAWFORD. This movie much like another Davis movie where she took also took on her identical twin sister's identity. Saw on TV, 4.2022

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Two Bette Davis' for the price of one in this film and with my favorite kind of Bette, coldly calculating and manipulative while oozing with melodrama. I was glad I didn't even read a synopsis of this film beforehand as it kept me off guard, leading to a more fun and suspenseful experience with a plot I thoroughly enjoyed. Karl Malden should also be mentioned for his supporting work here as his character provided a welcoming contrast to many of the other characters. *Binging Bette Davis #10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Identical twin sisters Margaret (Bette Davis) and Edith Philips (also Davis) haven't spoken in nearly 20 years, ever since Margaret hoodwinked the man Edith loved into marrying her instead. When Margaret's husband dies, Edith reunites with her twin -- but only to seek revenge. Killing her sister and stealing her identity, Edith has everyone convinced she's really Margaret. But when she encounters Margaret's lover, Tony (Peter Lawford), Edith uncovers a shocking secret that threatens her plans.

Director: Paul Henreid
Producer: William H. Wright
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2010
Runtime: 1h 55m

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