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In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bailey hears that his train companion suddenly died. Shortly afterward, he meets the strange couple and gets suspicious of Nick's treatment of his wife.
In 1890s New York, a manipulative and beautiful heiress, Aliette de Valmorin, is married to a wealthy and cruel businessman. She is deeply unhappy and seeks solace in a bohemian artist's studio, only to find herself embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse involving espionage, mistaken identities, and murder.
Experiment Perilous is a stylish and atmospheric film noir that, while not a mainstream hit, is appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its moody direction and compelling performances. Critics often note its complex plot and the striking visual design.
Praised for its noir atmosphere and visual flair under Jacques Tourneur's direction.
Hedy Lamarr's performance is often highlighted as a key element.
The intricate plot can be both a strength and a weakness, sometimes feeling convoluted.
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The film was one of several collaborations between Hedy Lamarr and director Jacques Tourneur, who were known for their visually distinct styles.
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What Is This Evil That Shadows Their Lives? Experiment Perilous is directed by Jacques Tourneur and adapted to screenplay by Warren Duff from the Margaret Carpenter novel of the same name. It stars Hedy Lamarr, George Brent, Paul Lukas,...