4 A.M.
Monsieur Durand-Bidon's mother-in-law is decidedly cantankerous. She never ceases - she who is a duchess - to reproach the latter for his low origins. One morning, at dawn, while he comes home "well watered", he is surprised with a comrade at the bottom of a bathtub. Taken for a homosexual, overwhelmed by Step-Mom, he will never stop trying to escape her and will end up, after many adventures, by learning a somewhat embarrassing secret about the pseudo-nobility of his step-family.
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Plot Summary
A married socialite, suffering from amnesia, believes she has committed murder. She seeks out a private detective to help her uncover the truth about her past and the events of the night in question. As they delve deeper, they uncover a tangled web of deception and suspicion, revealing that not all is as it seems.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, '4 A.M.' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, particularly from Gail Patrick. Some found the plot convoluted, but it was generally seen as an effective B-movie thriller for its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise.
- Gail Patrick's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
- Some critics found the plot's twists and turns to be somewhat predictable or overly complicated.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a more prominent star but was ultimately produced as a lower-budget 'B-movie' with its eventual cast.
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