I’ll confess, after seeing Gene Tierney in *Laura* a while back, I often search for her films when browsing through TMC. While this film isn't as strong as other movies she’s been in—like *Laura*, *Leave Her to Heaven,* or *Heaven Can Wait*—it’s still worth watching. The acting is excellent across the board, and even though I wasn’t a huge fan of Tyrone Power before, he did win me over somewhat in this one. Clifton Webb is fantastic again (as he was in *Laura*), portraying someone who keeps insisting he isn't a stuffy socialite obsessed with money, power, and prestige—despite clearly being exactly that. Anne Baxter, whose remarkable performance I think will be even better four years later in *All About Eve*, has less to do here; her character seems primarily there to function as Tierney’s victim, similar to how Jeanne Crain was in *Leave Her to Heaven*. Though in both films, Tierney is essentially a victim herself. I also have to mention Herbert Marshall, who plays the writer of the book this movie is based on. He provides narration at times. I'll say more about that shortly, but we see him acting as a confidant and advisor to this group of "friends," quietly observing their actions, which he then turns into his novel. My main issue with this film, and what brings my rating down from a 9 to a 7, is the running time. At two hours and twenty-five minutes, it feels slow at times; if I were editing, I’d begin by cutting Tyrone Power's trip to India. That could have been another opportunity for Herbert Marshall’s narration. I imagine they didn’t cut that scene because they spent so much screen time on several of the other characters, meaning Power wouldn't be on screen as frequently as a male lead typically is. Even if you aren't someone like me who enjoys watching Tierney or Mr. Power (especially for female viewers), it’s still a movie worth seeing. Just be ready for some slow parts and a few plot points that remain unresolved at the end.

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