Wow, that final scene is great, more than makes up for some of the films flaws - it's labyrinthine plot is at times confusing, and the film shows its radio origins in that it's very talky in its exposition. But its a real joy; I'm somewhat biased as Stanwyck and Lancaster are probably my two favourite classic actors, and they're in good form here, even if Lancaster's character is sketched very broadly, and Stanwyck's is a little hysterical, they both do well with what they've been given. But the way telephones are used for suspense is marvellous and again, the ending scene is a knockout - perhaps rivals Some Like It Hot as the best final line in a film, ever.

This was a pleasant surprise.

One of those films where the more you know, the more desperate the situation becomes. As the truth slowly comes out, mostly through flashbacks, the tension ratchets up to almost unbearable levels before hitting you with a gut punch of an ending.

This is a film with many stand out scenes, many of which are conveyed verbally, but my personal highlight was the chilling revelation of the location of a phone number.

Barbara Stanwyck is on fine form, and you really begin to care about her plight as it builds to its inevitable conclusion.

Franz Waxman's score is a peach, as well.

A good noir thriller that uses its short length to be consistently enthralling despite feeling somewhat slight. Stanwyck is strong although the heightened nature of the performance isn't my favorite of hers and so far I prefer her comedic work. Overall, a good film but nothing too special.

Wow, that final scene is great, more than makes up for some of the films flaws - it's labyrinthine plot is at times confusing, and the film shows its radio origins in that it's very talky in its exposition. But its a real joy; I'm somewhat biased as Stanwyck and Lancaster are probably my two favourite classic actors, and they're in good form here, even if Lancaster's character is sketched very broadly, and Stanwyck's is a little hysterical, they both do well with what they've been given. But the way telephones are used for suspense is marvellous and again, the ending scene is a knockout - perhaps rivals Some Like It Hot as the best final line in a film, ever.

This was a pleasant surprise.

One of those films where the more you know, the more desperate the situation becomes. As the truth slowly comes out, mostly through flashbacks, the tension ratchets up to almost unbearable levels before hitting you with a gut punch of an ending.

This is a film with many stand out scenes, many of which are conveyed verbally, but my personal highlight was the chilling revelation of the location of a phone number.

Barbara Stanwyck is on fine form, and you really begin to care about her plight as it builds to its inevitable conclusion.

Franz Waxman's score is a peach, as well.

A classic film where nothing happens in the film since most of it is flashbacks until the tight, tense end of it. I didn't like any of the characters in the film but I enjoyed the film.

WOW this is a shocker. Fabulous work, bloody terrifying!

The script is a bit of a dud, but Lancaster and Stanwyck perform admirably with what they were given. I still have a hard time buying someone as explosive as Stanwyck as completely helpless. It's like Mitchum playing the dope in Angel Face.

A wonderful little noir thriller highlighted by a great performance by Barbara Stanwyck. Like many other films of the genre it is told mainly in flashbacks which leads to an ending one might not expect.