Topped and tailed by rather portentous quotes from Ecclesiastes and Emerson this film, directed by Terence Fisher is pretty mediocre fare. It begins with three inseparable children Bill, Robin and Lena. Bill and Robin grow up to be Stephen Murray and John van Eyssen neither of whom are exactly bursting with star quality whilst adult Lena is voluptuous Barbara Payton. Bill is mad about Lena but she prefers Robin. As there is only one Lena to go round Bill the scientist comes up with the perfect solution, yes, you've guessed it, simply create another Lena! The title of this film is indeed ironic as it was the notorious love triangle of Payton, aristocratic Franchot Tone and 'B' actor Tom Neal that proved the beginning of the end for this appealing but limited actress who came to England to try and revitalise her career. Seeing this she probably wondered why she made the trip. She made her last film in 1955 and died of chronic alcohol abuse at the age of 39. Apart from devotees of Payton this 'novelty' must surely be of interest only to sci-fi anoraks. There is however one compensation: a splendid score from Malcolm Arnold.
Review of Four Sided Triangle
