Review of Suspicion (1941) by Jason C — 27 Oct 2009

This is one of director Alfred Hitchcock early films. The film is based off of a book about this playboy who marries a young rich woman. He of course has no job and uses gambling and trickery to pay off any debts and to live in the lap of luxury.

The film stars Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. They both are excellent in their roles. You never know through out the film if Cary Grant is a killer. One minute he is a good guy next minute seems to be lying through his teeth.

I would have given this film a higher rating if I enjoyed the ending more. In the book the husband is the killer. But the studio wanted a different ending since they did not want the leading man Cary Grant be a killer.

I guess they thought it would be bad for the film and Cary Grant fans. But Alfred Hitchcock wanted the ending to be more like the book ending. I agree. It would have made for a much better ending. But overall this film is still worth a watch.