Review of Shadow of a Doubt (1943) by Joe L — 27 Feb 2009
It is about both the virtues and dangers of trusting people, as well as a study on americanism. it is about how evil can penetrate the most innocent places, and how that innocence is preyed upon by evil.
but the coda to the film makes no argument that we should live distrusting people. instead, charlie empathizes with her uncle, and is saddened that he never knew the joy of a life of trust. it's remarkable how fully drawn each member of the family is, especially the children.
in the extras teresa wright tells the story of how hitchcock didn't want her to read the script; he had her brought to his office so that he could tell her the whole story himself. she described his telling of it as thrilling, filled with detail, and that he would use objects from his desk as props.
when the finished film finally screened, wright said she felt as if she'd already seen the film, his telling was so exact.
This review of Shadow of a Doubt (1943) was written by Joe L on 27 Feb 2009.
Shadow of a Doubt has generally received very positive reviews.
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