Robert Wise directs this adaptation of the James Gunn novel 'Deadler then the Male'. Lawrence Tierney is an impulsive asshole and double murderer who becomes obsessed with the woman who discovered his victiams bodies. Unable to land Claire Trevor as she is engaged to Philip Terry, he instead marries her sister Audrey Long. Audrey is richer, nicer, and prettier then Claire but Lawrence can't leave well enough alone. Lawrence's friend Elisha Cook Jr. and detective Walter Slezak further complicate matters for him. Esther Howard adds some color. Melodramatic noir is well executed and unconventional. ***
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