Fun viewing. I was entranced by the plot, and by Bogart. He didn't have quite the same effect when I first saw him in 'Casablanca' - while I fancied Blaine, the cynical club owner, I didn't buy Blaine as the romantic interest. Here, he was suitably sly, but honourable, as a PI.
Yaknow, I really am not much of a film reviewer. I tend to ignore the technical intricacies, unless they are directly thrown in my face (that reminds me, I need to report on my viewing of 'Psycho' a few nights ago). From what I've read, John Huston was rather brilliant here. What can I say, I was drawn in totally by the plot and the performances.
This more than deserves another watch.
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