Review of The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933) by Walter M — 03 Dec 2010
"The Kiss Before the Mirror" starts with Lucy(Gloria Stuart) being murdered by her husband Walter Bernsdorf(Paul Lukas) as she is undressing for her lover(Walter Pidgeon). Walter's best friend Paul Held(Frank Morgan) takes his case, intending to get him off on a plea of temporary insanity. As Paul prepares his defense, he starts becoming suspicious of his own wife Maria(Nancy Carroll).
"The Kiss Before the Mirror" is a sophisticated, witty and, at times, unbearably suspenseful movie. While it may seem to be about betrayal at first, on closer inspection, the subject turns out to be more about men who have taken their wives for granted, having long stopped paying attention to them which forces the women to look elsewhere for comfort. And on trial for his life, Walter is already in hell, wishing anything he could take back his violent act.
(Originally reviewed in the blog section on 12/7/2009.).
This review of The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933) was written by Walter M on 03 Dec 2010.
The Kiss Before the Mirror has generally received mixed reviews.
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