Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Sleeping Tiger (1954)

Not A Bad Drama - Interesting At Times


This isn't a high dollar film with lots of flash, instead it's a pretty interesting B-film that is effective in its story and some of the filming techniques. It's played out in a film noir-ish style.

It's about a man, Frank Clemmons, who has a criminal past and instead of jail/prison time he's living in the home of his psychotherapist, Dr. Clive Esmond, at his doctor's request.  Dr. Esmond feels he can help cure Frank of his past problems. Dr. Esmond's wife, Glenda, has a "Sleeping Tiger" within herself and that tiger is awakened when she meets Frank. Frank and Glenda start having an affair. The closer to curing Frank, the more crazy Glenda becomes for the Tiger has awakened within her - she is hungry for a wild life that she feels only Frank can give her.

The story is pretty good - it gets a bit boring at times because some things are dragged out to long but it's enjoyable to watch overall.

6.5/10



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