The Second Woman 03/07/26

Upscale country-club noir: James V. Kern’s well-directed psychological drama has become semi-obscure for a number of reasons but has been resurrected in decent shape, yielding a handsome show with some unusual casting. Trying once again to play against type, Robert Young is a troubled architect who may have a murderous skeleton in his closet; cheerful light comedienne Betsy Drake is terrific as an assertive woman who won’t let go of his problem. Independent producer Harry Popkin gives the show an air of glamour — the setting is the beautiful shoreline between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey. On Blu-ray from Film Masters.
03/07/26