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Tension (1949)
Directed by John Berry
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Overview
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife’s lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.
Rated NR | Length 95 minutes
Actors
Richard Basehart | Audrey Totter | Cyd Charisse | Barry Sullivan | Lloyd Gough | Tom D'Andrea | William Conrad | Tito Renaldo | Virginia Brissac | Theresa Harris | Ray Bennett | Peter Brocco | John Indrisano | Philip Van Zandt
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2022 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7.5 stars |
| 09/01/2014 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Haven’t seen this since the 35mm screening at Noir City back in 2014. Besides being a terrific beach noir, reason to revisit is the intro and outro by Eddie Muller via TCM Noir Alley. Pretty much the same he provided at our NC screening but great to hear again. Also, the transfer on TCM is excellent. Love all the sets esp the 24hr drugstore pharmacy and night club.
The absurdity of this movie is that Cyd Charisse is right fucking there but sure chase the awful person (Audrey Totter).
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