callanvass Review of Scared to Death

Scared to Death (1946)

kinda confusing fare but a watchable and fairly entertaining flick

[29 July 2004]

a little bit confusing but a watchable and fairly entertaining flick that is well directed and has an interesting story the acting is decent Bela Lugosi gives one of his very very rare weak performances still he was okay overall but he has done much better and his presence was always felt as well. George Zuccio is good here as the doctor he is likable and played it straight Nat Pendleton is really funny and amusing here as the dummy he had me laughing several times i loved him! Molly Lamont does well in her role as she plays a grumpy mean hearted person and she does it well! Joyce Compton i couldn't stand i wanted to slap her silly!! i know she is supposed to but she totally over did it! Gladys Blake is very amusing in her role as the maid and was one of the most likable as well she has some funny lines too.Roland Varno does his job well not much of a part though Douglas Fowley plays the nosy reporter well but at times was irritating.Overall a fairly entertaining flick one of Bela Lugosi's rare weak performances (still not bad though) that is worth the watch **1/2 out of 5