Laughton is excellent in classy suspense thriller
Charles Laughton has been known to be overly flamboyant in some of his screen portrayals (see “The Strange Door”), but in “The Suspect” he underplays, making his performance as a turn-of-the-last-century London tobacconist both credible and sympathetic.<br /><br />Philip Marshall (Laughton), on the surface, is the ideal businessman and the epitome of cordiality, always ready to greet a neighbor or carry a package for an elderly woman. But his wife, Cora (Rosalind Ivan), is a terror who has made home life so intolerable that their adult son, John (Dean Harens), has decided to leave. Philip sadly agrees that it will be healthier for John to be away than to remain in a perennially acrimonious atmosphere. Once he leaves, Philip moves into John’s former room, telling Cora there’s no longer any reason to pretend to have a solid marriage. Cora is infuriated, but accepts the arrangement…for a while.<br /><br />An unemployed and increasingly desperate secretary, Mary Gray (Ella Raines), approaches Philip for a job. He sympathizes with her and manages to get her a position with a different employer. A relationship develops. Philip takes Mary to dinners and shows, always keeping these pleasant excursions discreet. Cora confronts Philip and he demands a divorce. She adamantly refuses and insists he break off all ties with Mary. He complies, hoping it will mean a better relationship between husband and wife. But things don’t improve.<br /><br />When Cora dies from a fall down a flight of stairs, Inspector Huxley (Stanley Ridges) finds out about Mary and suspects Philip of murder but has no proof. Furthermore, Philip has married Mary and she cannot be compelled to testify against her husband. Philip seems headed for wedded bliss until wife-beating spendthrift neighbor Gilbert Simmons (Henry Daniell) gets wind of the inspector’s suspicions and threatens blackmail.<br /><br />Director Robert Siodmak, known for his film noir thrillers, incorporates many noir elements into “The Suspect,” including deep, atmospheric shadows, a plot revolving around murder and deception, and a determined cop. But the period setting and lack of a femme fatale place the film more squarely in the category of suspense thriller.<br /><br />Laughton’s Phillip is probably the most sympathetic murderer in movies. His gentle scenes with an office boy (Raymond Severn) who has pilfered small amounts of money (to be replaced on payday), his sympathy for Mary, and his cordiality toward a neighbor who, he suspects, is being abused by her husband convince us that Philip is inherently decent and kind. He has the most miserable wife imaginable, yet tries to make the best of a bad situation. When he derives some pleasure from Mary’s company, we feel good for him, confident that he deserves it and his intentions are strictly honorable.<br /><br />It may seem odd that Raines’ pretty Mary is attracted to Laughton’s obviously older, physically unattractive Philip. Yet that makes their growing friendship charming. Mary is alone in a big city, Philip is lonely and unhappy. They are balm for one another.<br /><br />The script by Bertram Millhauser is taut and Siodmak’s direction brisk. The film moves swiftly thanks to a lean screenplay. Supporting characters are interesting and integrated intelligently into the story. A blackmailer generally is loathsome but Daniell’s Simmons, a drunk and a wife abuser, is especially repellent.<br /><br />Perhaps because “The Suspect” is difficult to pigeonhole as a film noir, it has been overlooked over the years. It is well worth seeing, especially for Charles Laughton’s excellent performance and Siodmak’s fine direction. With a mostly British cast, the film is reminiscent of other period thrillers, such as “The Lodger” and “Hangover Square.” It takes us inside the home of a prominent, respected citizen to show that what outsiders may perceive as an ideal life is actually sad, rancorous, and miserable.<br /><br />Bonus features on the unrated Region A Blu-ray release include an audio commentary and several trailers.
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : From Robert Siodmak, the legendary director of The Spiral Staircase, The Killers, Cry of the City, Criss Cross and The Crimson Pirate, comes this classic film noir starring acting great Charles Laughton (Witness for the Prosecution). Philip Marshall (Laughton) is a kind, henpecked accountant who strikes up a friendship with Mary Gray (Ella Raines, Phantom Lady), a young unemployed stenographer who had approached him for work. He gradually finds himself falling in love with her, but keeps the relationship platonic. With his wife suspecting him of having an affair, Philip asks her for a divorce, but she refuses and threatens him with exposure and scandal. When his wife is found dead of an apparent accident, Inspector Huxley (Stanley Ridges, An Act of Murder) of Scotland Yard suspects Marshall of murder, but is unable to prove it or establish a motive.Special Features:-Brand New 2K Master -NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth -Trailers -Dual-Layered BD50 Disc -Optional English Subtitles.