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Bogey's on the lam and Bacall's at his side in Delmer Daves' stylish film-noir thriller that's the third of four films Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall made together. Bogart is Vincent Parry, a prison escapee framed for murder who emerges from plastic surgery with a new face. Bacall is Irene Jansen, his lone ally. In sharp support, Agnes Moorehead plays a venomous harpy finding pleasure in the unhappiness of others. The leads' chemistry is undeniable, augumented here with exceptional tenderness. Exceptional too are San Francisco location sn and creative camerawork that shows Vincent's point of view - but not his face - until bandages are removed. Lest Irene get ideas, post-surgery Vincent tells her: "Don't change yours, I like it just as it is." So do we.

Director:

Delmer Daves [7],

Starring:

Humphrey Bogart [31], Agnes Moorehead [42], Lauren Bacall [26],

Language and Sound:

English

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