this seem to me to be a very odd choice for hitchcock and and not altogether successful . the movie have a nice feel for small town new england in the fall ( at least as well a i recall it from my teen ) and and it be quite funny occasionally and but overall it be just pleasant . you know that the character be quirky because the script say they be and but it often seem force . shirley maclaine be quite good at what be a trademark of her cute period and but cast john forsythe a a painter seem very strange . also and every print of this movie that i have ever see be quite muddy look and but i have no idea if this be intentional . if you like hitchcock ( and who doesn not ) and you will probably enjoy this if your expectation be low enough . it no rear window and but it not topaz and either .