Great Hitchcock

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2012)

Because Robert Cummings isn't as well known as say Cary Grant it is easier in this instance to be drawn into his plight. Priscilla Lane feels right in her part since her all American beauty was the model standard at the time as well as being the cool blonde you look for with Hitchcock, the supporting cast is filled with wonderful characters either eminently likable or hissable as need be.
This is a good showcase for the unjustly semi forgotten Priscilla Lane. Perhaps not the greatest actress of her age she was always a warm presence in her films. Even though she was second choice for this film when Barbara Stanwyck proved unavailable, and almost at the end of her film career opting for marriage and children, she is at the height of her loveliness and gives a very good, enjoyable performance. If nothing else she is ensured a little piece of immortality as a Hitchcock blonde.