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The Seventh Veil

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6.4/10 • 40

1945-10-181h 34m

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It Dares Strip Down a Woman's Mind

A concert pianist with amnesia fights to regain her memory.

Directors
Compton Bennett
Writters
Sydney Box, Muriel Box
Editors
Sydney Box, Muriel Box, Gordon Hales

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  1. James Mason

    James Mason

    Nicholas Cunningham

  2. Ann Todd

    Ann Todd

    Francesca Cunningham

  3. Herbert Lom

    Herbert Lom

    Dr. Larsen

  4. Hugh McDermott

    Hugh McDermott

    Peter Gay

  5. Albert Lieven

    Albert Lieven

    Maxwell Leyden

  6. Yvonne Owen

    Yvonne Owen

    Susan Brook

  7. David Horne

    David Horne

    Dr. Kendall

  8. Manning Whiley

    Manning Whiley

    Dr. Irving

  9. Grace Allardyce

    Grace Allardyce

    Nurse

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CinemaSerf

Jul 1, 2022

7/10

Ann Todd ("Francesca") is a renowned concert pianist being treated by psychiatrist Herbert Lom ("Dr. Larsen") after she tried to commit suicide. To establish what has driven her to this, we delve back into her past as she goes to live with her rather austere, wealthy, distant cousin "Nicholas" (James Mason) who starts her off on her rather lonely path to success. Only when she falls in love with "Max" (Albert Lievin) does she start to confront her fears - and Mason - and try to break free from his control. Aside from some wonderful classical accompaniments as she plays the concert halls of Europe; the acting is stylish - Mason exudes a sophisticated, nuanced degree of menace and Lom a caring determination to help his patient as the drama builds to it's climax. Tod I found, was the weak link. She didn't quite reach the heights of her co-stars, and her performance here is just a little stilted and lacklustre; but as en ensemble piece the film delivers well.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
amnesiafilm noirpianist