Hi Everyone,
What is your favorite scene from the film? I have two. One is the scene Judy Flaquer (Joan Tetzel) and Simon Flaquer (Charles Coburn) talking about Keane's plan to go to Cumberland.
I also like the entrance of Andre Latour in the courtroom.
When Keane meets Mrs. Paradine for the first time and *notices* her.
Also when we're introduced to Latour in shadow.
"I promise you before I die, I'll surely come to your doorstep"
That's SOOOO fascinating Elisa!
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I'm seconding what others have already posted:
. . . Elisa, I agree, that's also a favorite of mine, Hitchcock deftly handled that introductory scene, you can feel the electricity between Keane and the "notorious" Mrs. Paradine. . . Sony, agreed, when Andre LaTour enters the courtroom---fabulous camera work---riveting . . .
for me . . .
I love the opening scene---where Mrs. Paradine is playing at the grand piano, with that dominating portrait of the Colonel on the wall---that whole opening sequence is pure Hitchcock---none of that is in the novel . . .
I know. right?
I put the "Super" in "Superficial"!
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The scene with Latour and Keane in his room at the inn.
Tell me everything you saw... and what you think it means.
The scene with Latour and Keane in his room at the inn.
Up until that moment the film was rather dull. It was the first scene in the film with some energy to it. Louis Jourdan (LaTour) upstages everyone else in the film.
Yes, Jourdan gives the film the dramatic lift it needed, especially during the second half, the court room scenes . . . did a great job . . .
shareHard to tell, but Andre Latour's entrance to the courtroom was done with rear-screen.
share. . . and superbly executed . . . marvelous work . . .
shareIt was a great shot and a great scene,
but I wonder why Hitch needed to do this shot the hard way,
rather than shoot it with both actors at the same time...
well, these are some of the questions that arise when dealing with a masterpiece . . . the scene works . . . brilliantly . . . always enjoyed this movie . . .
shareMrs Paradine's entrance is also interesting; we're treated to her journey from the holding cell beneath the court, upstairs and into full glare of the packed court. Didn't it remind you of Ann Todd in the film Madeline? Can't be any doubt that David Lean was channeling this.
It was also interesting seeing the Blitz-damaged Old Bailey. Apparently, it wasn't fully restored until the early 50s.
My favorite is the dinner of the judge and his wife, when the wine glass falls and breaks. Great acting from both sides.
The entrance and exit of Andre Latour are very well filmed. When Latour entrance we have a close up of Mrs. Paradine and Latour in the background. When he exits we have the opposite, Latour in the foreground and Mrs. Paradine in the background. The camera is rotating very smoothly and well. Excellent scene as well.