I liked the film and love films like this but who leaves their drapes or blinds open 24/7 for all to see in? Even the bedroom drapes were wide open all the time.
Especially a woman living alone?
Oh yes, I thought of that, too....definitely a plot hole.
Oh well, still a good movie!
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Jim Hutton: talented gorgeous hot hunk; adorable as ElleryQueen; SEXIEST ACTOR EVER
The stakeout apartment's drapes are also open, with the policemen just sitting there making no attempt to hide that they are staring at other apartments with binoculars. I thought it strange.
shareYes, I found this a little too unlikely and a little too convenient. Ditto for Ann Stewart's drapes, though she's largely a pleasant distraction during the surveillance operation (like Miss Torso in Rear Window).
sharealso, the poor film noir lighting had a lot to do with that.
the stake out apartment was lit up that a x-mss tree.
maybe passed muster in the day...but doesn't today.