this be a rather enjoyable movie that be nothing too impressive but be a good watch nevertheless . the movie begin slow and dull because it mostly just so formulaic . from the beginning on it isn not clear which approach the movie pick and what the movie be all about . really no thriller element in the first halve and just some formulaic drama and romance . only halve way through the movie the movie start to become interesting when the thriller element of the movie start to appear in to the story . the movie be more thriller than it film noir really and which might be a surprising thing and consider the time the year be make in . so yes and in a way the movie be quite original and despite be formulaic . it have a typical thriller build up that build up that lead to the unavoidable end . the movie have some good genre moment and which mostly work out due to the fine cast and suitable atmosphere of the movie . how often do we get to see humphrey bogart in the role of a psycho really . that be quite awesome . the support cast be also one to die for . barbara stanwyck be one of the lead lady at the time and alexis smith be also quite popular . nigel bruce and who everyone know a the dr. watson from the sherlock holmes movie star basil rathbone and also play a quite amuse small role in the movie . despite it genre clichés and this be still a rather well make movie . it effectively direct and the story flow well and despite be quite silly at time . it an above average movie due to how professionally it make and how well the actor handle the script and it more silly ( clichés ) and unbelievable moment . perfectly watchable movie and especially for the bogart fan and who want to see him in a role that be different . positive .