The Hidden Room

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Audience Member The director, Edward Dmytryk, was one of the Hollywood Ten and had to leave the US and relocate to England to continue his career. It was there that he made this film. Maybe more directors should have relocated to England, because this is a top notch noir-style thriller, featuring a cute little miniature poodle as one of its stars. And the interplay between the Scotland Yard inspector and the other characters couldn't be more delicious. Rule Britannia. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Ken R Obsession – What Pushes A Man Over The Edge? Now here's a fascinating story! How to commit the perfect murder using some inventive twists. The method may sound too weird to be given much attention but in the hands of such professional filmmakers, it presents as a highly entertaining and suspenseful classic. For an English independent production it certainly has colorful credentials; One of America's best noir Directors Edward Dmytryk, is in Britain on a work visa following his appearance before the House of un-American Activities Committee (UKs gain USAs loss) He accepts a commission from Nat Bronstein of Sovereign Productions. Bronstein was preparing to produce a movie of Australian writer Alex Coppel's (Vertigo '58) novel ‘A Man About A Dog'. Coppel had studied Medicine before turning to writing so had knowledge of his intended offbeat subject. Italian composer Nino Rota who, in the same year, composed the score for the UKs highly regarded "The Glass Mountain" also supplies this films score. British director/cinematographer C.M.Pennington Richards works superbly with noir specialist Dmytryk - creating moody B/W atmospheric shots that compliment the films moodiness. An excellent, controlled performance by Robert Newton as a psychiatrist, is the pushed-to-the-limit, would be murderer and he's well supported by sterling British beauty Sally Gray as his wayward wife. Unusual as it may be, this rarity makes for some compelling viewing and ranks well among those cleverly written oddities that too often, are lost in the vaults of time. Maybe it's time for a re-mastering of this classic. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/22 Full Review Audience Member Stumbled across this oldie. Great suspense from start to finish. Loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful, tight drama that begins with a British gentleman (Robert Newton) turning up unexpectedly to surprise his wife (Sally Gray) and her American lover (Phil Brown). Angered by her string of infidelities, he's planned the perfect revenge, but I won't describe the plot further. I loved the intelligent, British dialogue put side by side with a truly dark crime. The performances are fine, and director Edward Dmytryk creates a nice noir feeling. The detective played by Naunton Wayne is a forerunner of Columbo, turning up to ask 'one more question' with a veneer of innocence, but flashing his understanding and unnerving the culprit. A hidden gem. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member a jolly little thriller, Newton is outstanding as a clever killer. Ginsburg is a close relative to Columbo with his deceptive demeanor and all those "one more thing" questions. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Tense and Claustrophobic Thriller Well-Directed By Dmytryk--Brilliantly conceived and realised film noir!! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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