I saw this film last night as part of a Noir film festival here in Portland. A great story, with a terrific cast, including Richard Basehart's first film. Apparently, this movie previewed in Basehart's home town. As someone who was introduced to Basehart by "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", I've learned to appreciate what a wonderful actor he was. Louis Heyward was his usual evil/slimy self and it's always nice to see Tom Conway in a movie! Natalie Shaefer has a wonderful role as a rich woman who initially takes Basehart's character under he wing, but then does him harm. So you get Admiral Nelson and Mrs. Thurston Howell III in the same movie! We saw a restored 35 mm version that was in quite good shape. Joan Leslie was wonderful in the starring role. The host of the festival (I'm blanking on his name) told how she took on the "studio system" at Warner Brothers at an early age. I have new-found respect for her.
Review of Repeat Performance
