There is an outdoor scene in Scotland. Artist Jeffrey is sketching Sally. A sudden rain causes them to seek shelter. A letter falls, and is found by Sally. She learns about Jeffrey Carroll's wife and child. Sally can never marry him now. Jeffrey stops at a chemist before returning home. His daughter Bea is quite precocious and perfect. Then its two years later. The first Mrs. Carroll is long dead, and Sally is the new Mrs. Carroll! Mr. Charles Pennington brings along Mrs. Latham and her daughter Cecily (who wants her portrait painted). We see that the chemist Blagdon out in the road waiting for Jeffrey. <br /> <br />There is a local horse race and they all attend. [We learn about their culture.] Mr. Carroll pays a large amount to the chemist who sold him something he had to sign for. The second Mrs. Carroll now suffers form an illness. Her doctor Tuttle says she's doing well, "its just nerves". Cecily Latham drops by to tell Jeffrey she will be going abroad. A creditor calls Jeffrey and presses him for money. [We see a hidden facet of Jeffrey's character.] Bea tells Sally about the health of her late mother. She also knows about Mr. Blagdon. Sally know realizes what her problem is. And in London Jeffrey fixes his problem with Mr. Blagdon. <br /> <br />The guests arrive for a dinner party. Sally is ill, Jeffrey returns very late. The guests leave during a rainy night. Jeffrey brings some milk to Sally, but Sally's taste has changed. Jeffrey decides to fix another problem. But fate intervenes and provides an ending that is happy for some. <br />[This film was taken from a stage play. The fascination with murder (for sex or money or both) provides popular entertainment in England. Is this because of their censorship?] <br />
Viewer Reviews This is a great example of film noir. I wish it would come out in DVD format.
