杨浩龙
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:Novelist Joseph Shearing specialized in using real cases which took place in Victorian England, altering them for fictional purposes. MOSS ROSE in 1947 was the first film to be made from his novels, then in 1948 two of his works were adapted for the screen, this film and THE MARK OF CAIN. The movie stars Todd as a recently widowed missionary returning to her home in England from Jamaica. During the voyage, she meets Milland, a charming though dangerous rascal who is wanted by police in connection with some unsavory dealings. Milland contracts malaria while onboard the ship and Todd nurses him back to health. In London, Todd settles into her home, taking in boarders to make ends meet. Milland arrives, moves in, and proclaims his love for her. Todd is thrilled, but it seems rather obvious that Milland is only toying with her. Milland finds some letters written to her by her friend, Fitzgerald, in which Fitzgerald reveals some of her sexual indiscretions. Since Fitzgerald is now married to the wealthy Huntley, Milland believes he can use the letters to blackmail Fitzgerald. Todd's love for Milland is so great that she goes along with the plan. Huntley, however, learns of the scheme and also uncovers details of Milland's shady past. Fearing for her lover's safety, Todd poisons Huntley, then remains silent when Fitzgerald is arrested for the murder. Milland has by now genuinely fallen in love with Todd and the two make plans to leave England. Before they can depart, one of Milland's former lovers shows up and Todd, in a jealous rage, kills Milland, then turns herself into the police.This is an intriguing film, although a little on the talky side. The performances are excellent throughout, with Milland shining as the cad, the type of role in which he excelled. Though he spent most of his time making films in the US, he occasionally returned to his native England for a production and this was his first British film since FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS in 1939. Director Allen was also an Englishman who chose to work in the US, this being his first directorial effort in his homeland. This was the fourth and last time Milland and Allen would work together, their pairing having begun in 1944 with the wonderfully eerie THE UNINVITED.
白建良
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:法国喜剧片。阿嘉特·维拉诺瓦是新近踏入政界的女权主义者,她回到法国南部家乡停留10天,以便帮助她妹妹弗洛朗丝整理母亲过世后留下的遗物。弗洛朗丝有丈夫和孩子,却和电视导演米歇尔搞婚外情。米歇尔在这家人的老女仆的儿子卡里姆的帮助下,说服阿嘉特接受采访,以便拍摄一部有关“成功 的女人”的纪录片。阿加莎·维昂诺娃,刚刚步入政坛的女权论者,回到她位于法国南部的儿时寓所,帮助妹妹弗罗伦斯料理一年前去世的母亲的后事。阿加莎不喜欢这块地方,她一有能力便离开了这里。然而,命运将她安插于此,准备下一任行政官的竞选。这所房子里还住着弗罗伦斯和她的老公、孩子,还有米姆纳——维昂诺娃一家在阿尔及利亚独立时从阿带到法国来的女佣。米姆纳的儿子卡里姆,跟朋友米歇尔张罗着给阿加莎拍一部纪录片,筹备他们的“成功女人”系列。这是在八月,天总是阴沉沉的,时常下雨。这样的天气有些反常,不过生活中出其不意的事又何止天气……