Review of The Razor's Edge (1946) by James B — 29 Mar 2009
A very interesting film that successfully analyzes post-war thoughts and class in society. The love story was a little overly melodramatic, but I think what made this film was Anne Baxter's performance of Sophie MacDonald, the tragic character who loses everything and commiserates through alcohol and prostitution in France.
It could be said that Anne Baxter was one of the first actresses to win an Oscar playing a prostitute, but the focus is more on her tragedy than the professions that come from it. Baxter provides a good thermometer to the other stars in the film, and equally manages to steal the carpet under Gene Tierney and Tyrone Power.
Maybe that's why she got a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for the year of 1946. Gene Tierney is alluring and calculating, but there is nothing else her characterization provides. Tyrone Power is speculative and charming, but, nothing else.
If anyone is a fan of W. Somerset Maughm, please see this movie, if not for anything else, Anne Baxter before All About Eve.
This review of The Razor's Edge (1946) was written by James B on 29 Mar 2009.
The Razor's Edge has generally received positive reviews.
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