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1949

Whirlpool

PRODUCTION

Otto Preminger

INTRIGUE

A married woman is manipulated by a hypnotist who implicates her in a murder.

CRITICAL RECEPTION

Well received, considered a fascinating study of mental disorders and power. The Los Angeles Times hails “a performance of subtle intensity”.

THE ROLE OF GENE

Ann Sutton, fragile wife, victim of psychological manipulation. Preminger was back with Gene after Laura; he saw in her the only person capable of playing a heroine both vulnerable and mysterious.