this noir thriller have two of the big name in hollywood in the 1940s and they be pair here in an interesting and if not too exciting and film . humphrey bogart and for all of the heroic roles during this stage of his career and be cast against type and and barbara stanwyck and always the femme fatale and be now a damsel in distress a matter spiral beyond her control a grave danger close in on her . the role reversal of the star work well and the byplay between them be good . they be support by alexis smith and quite stunning a the other woman who come along to complicate matter for artist bogart and who be and of course and hopelessly smitten with her . the remain cast be good and a be franz waxman somber music accompaniment . the camera work be also first rate .