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Joseph Cotten...

posted 17 years ago by mercutio-8
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is a FINE actor, and I like his work very much in "Citizen Kane" and "Shadow of a Doubt".

He does seem, however, out of place in this film.

I understand that - in order to have the obligatory romantic happy ending where it is hinted that the lady will go off with the detective - the detective (much older and more of a father figure in the play and original movie), had to be made younger.

Although it was a supporting role in this film, I could have seen Cary Grant as the detective.

[–] Rheli 8 years ago

Found it odd that he never identified himself as being with the police to household. I guess we the audience know it so it doesn't bother us, but I wonder that the characters never question his pushing in like that.

[–] goldenagefilmstv (178) 2 years ago

I prefer Joseph Cotten in that role. He was more of a contrast to Charles Boyer than Cary Grant would have been.