Strafsache Thelma Jordon (1949)

Strafsache Thelma Jordon: Directed by Robert Siodmak. With Barbara Stanwyck, Wendell Corey, Paul Kelly, Joan Tetzel. Assistant district attorney Cleve Marshall falls for the mysterious Thelma Jordon when she seeks help solving robberies of her aunt’s estate.

“From her first entrance, Stanwyck kept me captivated by her performance in this film. There is something about her that draws you in and holds you. You know there is more to her than meets the eye – but youu0026#39;re not sure what exactly. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI have always admired Stanwyck. She was born Ruby Stevens, a Brooklyn girl that worked for a phone company and then became a chorus girl, before finally going to Hollywood to chase her dreams. She was nominated 4 times for an Oscar for Best Actress (u0026quot;Stella Davisu0026quot;, u0026quot;Ball of Fireu0026quot;, u0026quot;Double Indemnityu0026quot;, u0026quot;Sorry ,Wrong Numberu0026quot;) but never won – except for an Honorary Oscar near the end of her life. She was considered a gem to work with for her serious but easy going attitude on the set (unlike many of her contemporary peers). This makes me like her even more!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI thought the cinematography in this film was outstanding. I loved the elaborate sets and and set decorating.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe plot kept me intrigued as well. Corey plays the perfect fall guy for Stanwyck. His average looks and dull exterior tend to make you feel sympathetic for this guy. Some have commented that they didnu0026#39;t have much chemistry together. I agree that they are an unlikely couple, but it helps you see how he could get so caught up in her and be willing to sacrifice so much. She was obviously outside his league.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere are some nice twists and turns in the plot that will keep you interested – especially at the end. Itu0026#39;s worth a watch.”