has its amusing moments but is largely stage bound

christopher-underwood

Worth seeing and interesting as Henri-georges Clouzot's fist film and for the fact that it is made courtesy of the German occupation. Otherwise, despite oozing a certain amount of charm this strange mix of an Agatha Christie like mystery, transposed to France, and a French version of the American screwball comedy is somewhat lacking. It has its amusing moments but is largely stage bound and there is a stiffness despite the constant attempts at light relief.

score 6/10

christopher-underwood 15 September 2020

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