@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
After he inherits some money, Harold Bissonette ("pronounced bis-on-ay") decides to give up the grocery business, move to California and run an orange grove. Despite his family's objections and the news that the land he bought is worthless, Bissonette packs up and drives out to California with his nagging wife Amelia and children.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
107
Votes
1h 8m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorNorman Z. McLeod
WriterJack Cunningham
CinematographyHenry Sharp
ComposerJohn Leipold
Production DesignHans Dreier
Produced by
Paramount Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
W.C. Fields
Harold Bissonette
Baby LeRoy
Baby Dunk
Kathleen Howard
Amelia Bissonette
Jean Rouverol
Mildred Bissonette
Julian Madison
John Durston
Tommy Bupp
Norman Bissonette
Tammany Young
Everett Ricks
Morgan Wallace
James Fitchmueller
Charles Sellon
Mr. Muckle
Josephine Whittell
Mrs. Dunk
T. Roy Barnes
Insurance Salesman
Diana Lewis
Miss Dunk
Spencer Charters
Gate Guard
Guy Usher
Harry Payne Bosterly
Dell Henderson
Mr. Abernathy
