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Each in turn
Robert Montfort, happily married to Solange, is his parents-in-law's pet aversion though. To them he is a punk, a good for nothing, a small-time, untalented poet! Robert, who is more gifted than what they think, manages, following a workmate's recommendation, to debut as an entertainer in a nightclub and -even better- to please the audience. Not daring tell the truth to Solange he starts leading a double life, being Robert Montfort in the daytime and Jean Rigobert at night. Of course his wife wonders what is going on and worries about his regular night outings. Only too happy, her parents incite her to have a divorce. Fortunately, all comes right in the end.
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Plot Summary
A lonely housewife, unhappy with her marriage and routine life, becomes infatuated with a charming stranger. This stranger, however, has sinister intentions, and soon the housewife finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and potential murder. Her choices lead her down a path of desperation as she tries to navigate the treacherous situation she's found herself in.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Each in Turn' received moderate attention, often overshadowed by more prominent film noir releases of the era. Contemporary reviews were mixed, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and the performance of its lead actress, while others found its plot predictable. It has since gained a cult following among noir enthusiasts for its exploration of female desire and its dark undertones.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and femme fatale elements.
Criticized by some for a derivative plot within the noir genre.
Often noted for its exploration of a woman's desperate choices.
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Fun Fact
The film was initially conceived as a B-movie, intended to be paired with a more prominent A-list feature, which contributed to its relatively lower budget and production values.
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