Bury Me Dead
Bury Me Dead

Bury Me Dead

1947Movie68 minEnglish

A woman watches her own funeral, then sets out with her lawyer to learn who was in the casket.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Edmund GouldingGenres: Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, who believes she has killed her wealthy uncle, flees to a remote island. However, she soon discovers she is not alone, and her life is in further danger as mysterious events unfold. The situation escalates with the arrival of her uncle's business partner and a dangerous femme fatale, who may know more than they let on. She must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Bury Me Dead was a modest, though often overlooked, film noir that provided a suspenseful, if somewhat formulaic, thriller experience. Critics at the time noted its atmospheric tension and the intriguing plot twists, though some found the narrative a bit convoluted. It's generally considered a decent B-movie entry within the genre, with competent performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up.
  • Noted for its intriguing, albeit sometimes convoluted, plot.
  • Seen as a solid, if unexceptional, entry in the film noir genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for the actress Jane Frazee, but she was replaced by June Lockhart during pre-production.

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John Chard

John Chard

Misconceptions of Psychoanalysis. Bury Me Dead is directed by Bernard Vorhaus and adapted to screenplay by Dwight V. Babcock and Karen DeWolf from a radio drama by Irene Winston. It stars June Lockhart, Cathy O'Donnell, Hugh Beaumont, M...