Joseph Hayes crafted a solid screenplay from his stage hit of the same name, and was rewarded with a high powered production company.
Heading the ensemble was Director William Wyler, at his best, and Lee Garmes behind the camera. Noted composer Gail Kubik contributed an effective score, and the cast was stellar, with Fredric March, Humphrey Bogart, Martha Scott in the leading roles.
The transfer from stage to screen was effectively handled, and the entire execution had a very clean, concise look. So tight was every shot that one might suspect the production was "story-boarded." The final climax managed to build up quite a bit of suspense, and the over all effect of the film was engrossing story telling.
Heading the ensemble was Director William Wyler, at his best, and Lee Garmes behind the camera. Noted composer Gail Kubik contributed an effective score, and the cast was stellar, with Fredric March, Humphrey Bogart, Martha Scott in the leading roles.
The transfer from stage to screen was effectively handled, and the entire execution had a very clean, concise look. So tight was every shot that one might suspect the production was "story-boarded." The final climax managed to build up quite a bit of suspense, and the over all effect of the film was engrossing story telling.