This movie is outstanding. The script is tight and taut; all the performances are good; Claude Rains and Dana Andrews raise the movie to a higher level than the usual "B" picture.
And the film noir aspect! The movie is wonderfully atmospheric, with scenes of Dana Andrews' fishing vessel in the fog off the Grand Banks....and they sight this mysterious, ghostly looking sailing ship, that seems like it might be the close cousin of the Flying Dutchman!
There's a lot of mystery, some nice romance, and also some good action scenes. Lots of dramatic tension, and as the climax approaches you wonder how this is going to turn out!
I saw this movie in a Spanish dvd release, which I could play on my region free dvd player. Their print was good, and the dvd came with a very nice booklet (in Spanish) with a discussion of the movie, and images of a number of posters from the movie.
The woman in the movie is Carla Balenda, who is very beautiful and who does a fine job in the role. I got the movie because I saw her in a Perry Mason episode, and she was so stunning, I was intrigued, and found that she was in this. Movies with a sea mystery aspect, and set on ships, are some of my favorites. I'm so glad I ran across this one. Highly recommended, especially for fans of film noir, Claude Rains and Dana Andrews!
And the film noir aspect! The movie is wonderfully atmospheric, with scenes of Dana Andrews' fishing vessel in the fog off the Grand Banks....and they sight this mysterious, ghostly looking sailing ship, that seems like it might be the close cousin of the Flying Dutchman!
There's a lot of mystery, some nice romance, and also some good action scenes. Lots of dramatic tension, and as the climax approaches you wonder how this is going to turn out!
I saw this movie in a Spanish dvd release, which I could play on my region free dvd player. Their print was good, and the dvd came with a very nice booklet (in Spanish) with a discussion of the movie, and images of a number of posters from the movie.
The woman in the movie is Carla Balenda, who is very beautiful and who does a fine job in the role. I got the movie because I saw her in a Perry Mason episode, and she was so stunning, I was intrigued, and found that she was in this. Movies with a sea mystery aspect, and set on ships, are some of my favorites. I'm so glad I ran across this one. Highly recommended, especially for fans of film noir, Claude Rains and Dana Andrews!