Nora Prentiss (1947)
6/10
Dumb, but oddly intriguing
29 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Yes, this film is dumb. Let's see...to run away with another woman the doctor stages a fiery car crash with another man's body. Leaving the doctor with no way to earn a living. A divorce would have been so much simpler. Just plain dumb.

However, I always enjoy Ann Sheridan, and feel she was a very underrated actress. Not so sure this was a good movie for her...especially when you read some of the reviews of the time.

The surprise here was Kent Smith. One of those actors who you recognize him as being in movies you've seen, but not usually the leading man! He does nicely as the doctor here.

I know you may be thinking that you may not want to watch this film. But, oddly enough, it is a bit intriguing. Just not believable.

There are 3 supporting actors here that deserve mention. Bruce Bennett as the doctor's partner is nothing to brag about here. Robert Alda as a nightclub owner who's a decent man does nicely. Rosemary DeCamp, whom I usually enjoy seeing in supporting roles doesn't play a very loving wife here.

All in all, it's an okay film to watch once, although not necessarily for the right reasons.
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