Plot
1916 film
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Why Watch This
Ida Lupino’s 1953 “The Bigamist” offers a razor‑sharp look at post‑war marital strain, blending film‑noir tension with a daring female perspective. Its tight script and stark black‑and‑white cinematography keep the moral ambiguity simmering from start to finish.
Best For
Classic film fans, Noir enthusiasts, Feminist film buffs, 1950s drama lovers, Golden Age cinema fans
The CinePearl Take
Lupino’s direction is unapologetically bold, turning a seemingly domestic drama into a study of identity and deception. Edmond O’Brien delivers a weary, conflicted performance that anchors the film’s uneasy pacing, while Joan Fontaine’s poised yet haunted presence adds emotional depth. The film’s stark visual style underscores its themes of secrecy and societal pressure, making it a timeless study of the human cost of duplicity.
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Cast & Crew
- Cast
- C. Hayden Coffin
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- Released
- 01 Jan 1916
- Country
- United Kingdom
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