Is it worth your time? If you like old French dramas that lean heavy on the 'will she get caught?' tension, you’ll probably find this charming. It isn't a masterpiece, but it moves along. If you need grit or fast pacing, you'll be checking your watch. Danielle Darrieux is the only reason this works. She’s got this wid...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Henri Decoin
Charles Horan
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old French dramas that lean heavy on the 'will she get caught?' tension, you’ll probably find this charming. It isn't a masterpiece, but it moves along. If you need grit or fast pacing, you'll be checking your watch. Danielle Darrieux is the only reason this works. She’s got this wide-eyed, slightly frantic energy that makes you root for her even when she’s clearly lying through her teeth. She’s just so convincing at being unconvincing. The Setup It’s all abo..."
Pierre Mingand
Pierre Wolff, Henri Decoin, Jean Boyer
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