Monday, March 02, 2020

The Dark Mirror

The Dark Mirror is a 1946 film noir psychological thriller film directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Olivia de Havilland as twins and Lew Ayres as their psychiatrist. It also stars Richard Long and Thomas Mitchell.


Senses of Cinema has an interesting article. Time Out calls it an "Impressively unusual thriller". Noir of the Week says, "I don't know much about de Havilland (this being her only walk into the back alley of noir) but she's more than excellent in this." DVD Talk says, "the fine cast and Siodmak's excellent pacing keep the story moving and hold the audience's attention."

20 comments:

  1. That's a good cast!

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    1. ikr? The idea of her playing twins intrigued me.

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    1. I was surprised to like it, but I did :)

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  3. Now, this will astonish you but I have seen this film and enjoyed it! Valerie

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    1. The director and cast are wonderful. I'm surprised I'd never heard of it before.

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  4. ...mirrors seem to get dark with time.

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    1. depending on what you bring to it, I think

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  5. I just read that Olivia de Havilland is going to be 104 years old this July! I liked her in Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte & of course Gone with The Wind.

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  6. Looks like an interesting movie 😀. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. Some real talent went into this one, and it's interesting to see how the psychiatrist is portrayed.

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  7. I never watch thrillers, things pray on my mind too much,ha,ha,
    Have a great week
    Jan.

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    1. Yes, sometimes the tension is too much, I agree!

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  8. I was so tired, I fell asleep about five minutes before the end of this film last night. I had to go back and finish it this morning. DUH. I enjoyed it a LOT.

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  9. Because Olivia was in it I had to watch this one. Saved it and finally watched it. Was pretty good, too! :)

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    1. I'm glad you liked it. I was impressed by the actors, and that director is worth watching. I was surprised not to have heard of it before, but then there are so _many_ movies it's possible I've heard of it and just forgotten.

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