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The Paradine Case (1947)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Length 114 minutes
Actors
Gregory Peck | Ann Todd | Alida Valli | Charles Laughton | Charles Coburn | Ethel Barrymore | Louis Jourdan | Leo G. Carroll | Joan Tetzel | Isobel Elsom | 'Snub' Pollard | Kenner G. Kemp | Colin Kenny | Bert Stevens | Arthur Tovey | Sam Harris
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2023 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Pretty much everyone in this tepid courtroom drama is unlikable, including Gregory Peck’s barrister Anthony Keane. I would bet the longer version Hitchcock turned in was a much better movie, but all we have now is the hack job Selznick did. There are so many side stories and characters that go nowhere and/or have no purpose in this version. I have to believe that more of that would’ve been resolved in the longer version. Maybe my least favorite Peck performance.
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