Opinion seems to be divided on this Hitchcock film – it certainly has one of his most passive protagonists ever, a priest who hears a confession for a murder… of which he finds himself subsequently on trial. It’s a contrived situation but it’s quite enjoyable to listen to, and courtroom/confessional dramas adapt well to radio. Cary Grant steps in for Montgomery Clift in what is a lousy role, really – spending the whole story going “sorry can’t say anything” until the killer goes conveniently crackers at the end. Grant's fine but there's not much anyone can do with that role - at least Clift got close ups with which to brood and angst. Phyllis Thaxter plays the girl.
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