A struggling young actor marries a rich middle-aged playwright and isn't thrilled to learn that she plans to give away her wealth to charity. This is a solid thriller with good performances from Crawford (reviving her career) and Palance (only his third film), each nominated for an Oscar. Grahame has typical bad girl role, Bennett is wasted in an inconsequential role, and Connors makes his film debut. After a slow start, the suspense builds nicely, although the plot is contrived. It is hard to believe that Crawford would take matters into her own hands rather than seek help from the police or friends. The fine film noir cinematography is a big plus.
Review of Sudden Fear
