Review of And Then There Were None (1945) by Richard D — 22 Aug 2015
Not the first film adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel, but the one that set the model for all that came after it. A magnificent ensemble cast is assembled and put through the machinations of Christie's plot.
It's not a great plot ... it relies heavily on the characters being too stupid act in their own interests even when self-preservation is involved ... but it's a simple plot that seems pretty great when these actors are executing it.
Rene Clair handles it all with elegant simplicity. His mastery of silent film is on display in a dialogue-free opening sequence that masterfully establishes all the characters and their major traits.
This review of And Then There Were None (1945) was written by Richard D on 22 Aug 2015.
And Then There Were None has generally received positive reviews.
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