Mystery novelist Janet Frobisher, lives in an isolated house, having been separated for years from her criminal husband. She has fallen in love with her secretary's fiancé and when her estranged husband unexpectedly returns, Janet poisons him, but just as she's about to dispose of the body, one of her husband's criminal cohorts also shows up.
A successful mystery writer, Janek, lives in a remote country estate. Her husband, Bill, discovers she has a secret past and is involved in a blackmail scheme. When Bill's ex-wife, an heiress, visits, Janek sees an opportunity to eliminate Bill and inherit her fortune. However, complications arise when Janek's own secret threatens to unravel her plan.
While Bette Davis delivers a strong performance, 'Another Man's Poison' is generally considered a somewhat convoluted and melodramatic thriller. Critics noted its suspenseful elements but often pointed to its predictable plot twists and overwrought tone.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the classic thriller elements and Bette Davis's performance, while others find the plot convoluted and dated.
The film is based on the play 'Banker's Dozen' by Red V. Hartweg, which itself was an adaptation of a play by Friedrich Duerrenmatt, though Duerrenmatt's involvement is often uncredited.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
