Review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) by Riley H — 01 Jun 2010

So-so suspense. The bulk of it is told in flashback, sometimes flashbacks within flashbacks. From Barbara Stanwyck's point of view, almost every piece of information is gleaned from the telephone, which often becomes an instrument of menace.

The film is heavy on exposition and light on tension, but has some interesting plot developments and a satisfying conclusion. One's sympathies shift as we see Stanwyck and Lancaster from the perspectives of other characters.

Stanwyck's performance isn't that great, but it has a fun campy edge to it.