In 1901, Evelyn Nesbit (Joan Collins) is a stage performer. She becomes the object of competition between wealthy industrial tycoon Harry Kendall Thaw (Farley Granger) and his rival architect Stanford White (Ray Milland). It results in murder and scandal.
Apparently, Marilyn Monroe was the first choice for the role. I would have loved to see it. I like Joan, but this role needs something more vivacious. She's darker than that. I want Evelyn to play up her girlish allure while these two men battle over her. The movie feels a little stiff. The camera moves, the staging, and the rest are all very static. It's a 50's movie. Director Richard Fleischer had a long and successful career with many differing movies. I don't want to blame him for anything, but this is probably not his best work. I wish that I didn't know about Marilyn Monroe. I just kept picturing her in this role. This is not necessarily bad, but I'm not drawn to these characters.
Apparently, Marilyn Monroe was the first choice for the role. I would have loved to see it. I like Joan, but this role needs something more vivacious. She's darker than that. I want Evelyn to play up her girlish allure while these two men battle over her. The movie feels a little stiff. The camera moves, the staging, and the rest are all very static. It's a 50's movie. Director Richard Fleischer had a long and successful career with many differing movies. I don't want to blame him for anything, but this is probably not his best work. I wish that I didn't know about Marilyn Monroe. I just kept picturing her in this role. This is not necessarily bad, but I'm not drawn to these characters.