When heiress Jean Courtland attempts suicide, her fiancée Elliott Carson probes her relationship with John Triton. In flashback, we see how stage mentalist Triton starts having terrifying flashes of true precognition. Now years later, he desperately tries to prevent tragedies in the Courtland family.
A retired astrologer, compelled by a past tragedy, recounts his life story to a younger man. He details how his obsession with the stars and his belief in precognition led him down a path of manipulation and ultimately, a dark premonition that haunts him. The narrative unfolds with suspense as he tries to avert a foreseen disaster tied to a young woman's life.
Night Has a Thousand Eyes is generally considered a solid, if somewhat melodramatic, entry into the film noir genre. While Edward G. Robinson's performance is often praised for its intensity, the film's reliance on supernatural elements and complex plotting sometimes detracts from its overall effectiveness for some critics and audiences. It's often remembered for its atmospheric portrayal of fatalism and a chilling premise.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Night Has a Thousand Eyes' is generally positive, with many appreciating its noir atmosphere and Edward G. Robinson's central role. Some viewers have pointed out that the astrological predictions and plot can be a bit convoluted.
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The film is based on the novel 'The Night Has a Thousand Eyes' by Cornell Woolrich, writing under the pseudonym William Irish.
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