Very disappointing...

Instant Favorite.

Captivating movie !

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

I had never heard about this movie but it's free on Amazon prime and if you like classic black and white movies, this one is amazing. Great cast with Joan Leslie in a serious role and louis hayward and richard basehart and a bunch of others--John Conway for one. Everyone is really good. Very well written. Very dramatic. Just a gem. I haven't said anything about the plot. I'm sure others have. Just watch it.

(Flash Review)Not sure if the poor quality Amazon picture transfer degraded or distracted my enjoyment of this as the picture was far from sharp. Anyway, this has a clever little plot for a Film Noir. The film opens with the heroine standing over a man she has just shot and then wishes she could rewind the past. Poof, the story rewinds back one full year yet she can remember what will happen in the future year. Will she be able to avoid last year's life choices that lead her down the path of murder? I may need to try a Netflix DVD for a rewatch but at first pass the film didn't have enough suspense to feel gripping and the pacing felt slower without enough tension to keep me fully engaged.

Trim little noir actually benefits from its small budget since it necessitates a focus on the main story with little extemporaneous exposition. Intriguing premise is well directed by the little known Welker and well played by most of the cast. The one weakness of the story is in the main character's devotion to a husband who is nothing more than a venal lout. She tells other characters in the film what a good guy he use to be but all we see is an incredible jerk that she is clearly too good for and her almost super human patience with him borders on sadomasochism. That aside the picture does sweep you up right from the beginning and keeps you curious about the resolution.The two best performances come from Joan Leslie, as the woman given a second chance to correct a tragic mistake and Richard Basehart as a sort of Greek chorus devoted standby. They are supported by a fine cast who all add nice touches to their scenes. Difficult to find but worth the time to seek out.

Basehart's introduction to film has him appearing in a memorable supporting role here. This is well acted by all and superior to the remake, decades later. It hold suspense, with good performances managing to shy away from being overly melodramatic. A woman tries to avoid a terrible destiny when she is given a chance to relive the last year of her life.