Radio review – Suspense – “Smiley” (1947) ***

Donald O'Connor never quite got his due - too many crappy films at Universal, too close an association with Francis the Talking mule - but he was over-flowing with talent, something never more obvious than in this drama, where he plays a dish-washer who develops a grudge against women after being falsely convicted of a crime. O'Connor gives a superb, creepy performance in a very strong mystery.