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Struggling artist Geoffrey Carroll meets Sally while on holiday in the country. A romance develops, but he doesn't tell her he's already married. Suffering from mental illness, Geoffrey returns home where he paints an impression of his wife as the angel of death and then promptly poisons her. He marries Sally but after a while he finds a strange urge to paint her as the angel of death too and history seems about to repeat itself.
Geoffrey Carroll, a seemingly charming British painter, marries the naive Sally Albright, bringing her to his remote Scottish estate. However, Sally soon discovers that Geoffrey's previous wife, Cecily, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. As Sally delves deeper into the enigma, she uncovers a dark pattern of murder and deceit orchestrated by her husband, forcing her to fight for her own survival.
While 'The Two Mrs. Carrolls' boasts a strong cast and a suspenseful premise, it received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its melodramatic plot and somewhat predictable twists, though the performances, particularly Barbara Stanwyck's portrayal of a woman trapped in a dangerous situation, were generally praised. It is considered a solid, if not exceptional, example of film noir from the era.
Praised for its atmospheric tension and Barbara Stanwyck's compelling performance.
Criticized for a convoluted and melodramatic plot that undermines the suspense.
Seen as a standard, if somewhat formulaic, film noir entry.
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None notable.
The film was based on a successful 1943 stage play of the same name, which also starred Elisabeth Bergner in the role of the second Mrs. Carroll.
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The Angels of Death. The Two Mrs. Carrolls is directed by Peter Godfrey and adapted to the screen by Thomas Job from the Martin Vale play. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck, Alexis Smith, Nigel Bruce, Ann Carter and Patrick O’Mo...