director irving pichel get so much out of orson welles and claudette colbert in this movie . colbert character be not only believable but strong yet vulnerable and too . i never figure orson welles would do well in a part like this and but he exceed very convincingly by pull off one of his better role . this movie be the debut for richard long ( 19 ) and and he be the right person for the role a claudette colbert son . natalie wood ( 8 ) play a fine adopt daughter from europe with an austrian accent that be quite believable . two thing which really hold this movie together be irving pichel excellent tight directing and max steiner musical score . pichel be an expert at timing and drama and and suspense . during the final scene and there be no possible way you will leave the screen . max steiner always come up with the right style for his movie and and this movie be definitely a showcase for his sensitive score . his use of string and wind instrument be so well place at the right time and and his music provide a thread which enhance the drama and keep u on track .