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A sister and her disturbed twin are implicated in a murder and a police detective must figure out which one's the killer.
A psychological thriller centered on twins, Terry and Ruth Collins, one of whom is accused of murdering her husband. Detective Lt. Stevenson finds himself falling for Terry, but suspects her identical twin sister may be the culprit. The film delves into the complexities of identity and deception as Stevenson races to uncover the truth behind the murder.
The Dark Mirror was generally well-received by critics upon its release, praised for its suspenseful plot, directorial style, and Olivia de Havilland's dual performance. It is considered a notable example of the film noir genre.
Praised for its intricate and suspenseful plot.
Olivia de Havilland's performance in a dual role was a highlight.
Robert Siodmak's direction effectively builds tension.
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Olivia de Havilland played both twins, Terry and Ruth Collins, a challenging feat that was technically demanding for the era.
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This is one of those films that you really have to pay close attention to - otherwise you can miss the nuances and menace created by the super performance from Olivia de Havilland - who plays two twins - in this whodunit with lots of twists...
Lemon Drops and Dopplegangers. The Dark Mirror is directed by Robert Siodmak and adapted to screenplay by Nunnally Johnson from a story by Vladimir Pozner. It stars Olivia de Havilland, Lew Ayres, Thomas Mitchell, Richard Long and Charl...