José Ferrer’s performance here could very possibly be my favorite; he plays the hypnotist brought in to help "Ann" (Gene Tierney). She struggles with kleptomania, and she and her doctor husband, "William" (Richard Conte), are set on uncovering any past events that might be causing this behavior. It's not as though they’re struggling financially or that she needs the items she takes... Regardless, the obviously schemi…

A strong marriage often thrives on secrets between partners. Otto Preminger directed this interesting and polarizing film noir thriller, with a screenplay by Ben Hecht (writing under the pseudonym Lester Barstow due to the blacklist) and Andrew Solt. It’s based on Guy Endore's novel "Methinks the Lady," and features Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, José Ferrer, and Charles Bickford in the cast. Arthur C. Miller handle…