{"id":34463,"date":"2015-06-03T09:42:37","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T16:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=34463"},"modified":"2021-01-08T16:53:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T23:53:42","slug":"people-will-talk-1951","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=34463","title":{"rendered":"People Will Talk (1951)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re quite a noble character, aren&#8217;t  you?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster-199x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-62332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster-681x1024.png 681w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster-85x128.png 85w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster-179x270.png 179w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Poster.png 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nA well-intentioned doctor (Cary Grant) accompanied by a stoic yet loyal assistant (Finlay Currie) marries a suicidal pregnant woman (Jeanne Crain) out of both concern and love, while being pestered by a jealous colleague (Hume Cronyn) desperate to reveal questionable elements of Grant and Currie&#8217;s mysterious pasts.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cary Grant Films<\/li>\n<li>Do-Gooders<\/li>\n<li>Doctors and Nurses<\/li>\n<li>Hume Cronyn Films<\/li>\n<li>Jeanne Crain Films<\/li>\n<li>Joseph L. Mankiewicz Films<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Romantic Comedy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nThis most unusual &#8220;romantic comedy&#8221; &#8212; written and directed by Joseph Mankiewicz, and based on a play by <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Curt_Goetz\">German playwright Curt Goetz<\/a> &#8212; is usually referred to as a thinly veiled commentary on anti-Communist hysteria and witch hunts in 1950s America. While it doesn&#8217;t really succeed as such, it does remain a bold, often cleverly scripted antidote to most of the overly sanitized films being produced in Hollywood at the time. Cary Grant&#8217;s Dr. Praetorius represents an idealistic vision of what humanity could be like if only our actions were led by compassion and logic rather than suspicion and priggish morality. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-1024x641.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"401\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-62334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-1536x962.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain-431x270.png 431w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Grant-Crain.png 1643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>His &#8220;rescue&#8221; of an unwed, pregnant, suicidal woman is initially posited as a deceptive maneuver to save her life, but we soon realize he&#8217;s simply allowing powerful emotions to drive his sense of justice and righteous living (perhaps much like Jesus?). Dr. Praetorius is so superior to slimy leches like jealous Professor Elwell (Cronyn) that it&#8217;s clear he&#8217;ll win the day; the entire film basically plays out how this triumph occurs. <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Grant wasn&#8217;t the best choice for this most unusual of romantic male leads; it&#8217;s much easier to imagine a more nuanced actor &#8212; like Spencer Tracy &#8212; investing the character with inspired depth. Crain is fine as Grant&#8217;s loyal wife, but never really transcends what&#8217;s required of her in the role. The supporting roles are more successful: Cronyn is spot-on as weaselly Elwell:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-1024x658.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-62335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-1024x658.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-128x82.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-1536x987.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3-420x270.png 420w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cronyn3.png 1607w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; Currie gives a memorable performance as the mysterious lumbering &#8220;Shunderson&#8221;:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-1024x646.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-62336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-128x81.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-1536x969.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie-428x270.png 428w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Currie.png 1625w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and Margaret Hamilton is nicely typecast as a suspicious shrew brought in during the first scene to bolster Cronyn&#8217;s growing case against Grant and Currie. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-1024x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"398\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-62337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-128x79.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-1536x954.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3-435x270.png 435w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton3.png 1651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this odd title remains a mixed bag: intriguing and different enough to be worth checking out, but not entirely successful.     <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An often wittily acerbic script<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-34465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton2-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Hamilton2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Milton Krasner&#8217;s cinematography<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cinematography.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cinematography-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-34466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cinematography-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cinematography-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/People-Will-Talk-Cinematography-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, though it&#8217;s worth a one-time look if you&#8217;re curious. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0043915\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s1067talk.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinematicthreads.com\/review.php?id=3923&#038;ltr=P\">Cinematic Threads Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/film\/people-will-talk-1951\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;You&#8217;re quite a noble character, aren&#8217;t you?&#8221; Synopsis: A well-intentioned doctor (Cary Grant) accompanied by a stoic yet loyal assistant (Finlay Currie) marries a suicidal pregnant woman (Jeanne Crain) out of both concern and love, while being pestered by a jealous colleague (Hume Cronyn) desperate to reveal questionable elements of Grant and Currie&#8217;s mysterious pasts. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Cary Grant Films Do-Gooders Doctors and Nurses Hume Cronyn Films Jeanne Crain Films Joseph L. 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