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A mystery writer becomes involved in a tangled web of murderous deception not unlike the plots of her novels.A mystery writer becomes involved in a tangled web of murderous deception not unlike the plots of her novels.A mystery writer becomes involved in a tangled web of murderous deception not unlike the plots of her novels.
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- TriviaBette Davis and Gary Merrill were married when they made this film, one of three features they made together.
- GoofsWhen Janet and Larry return from their horse ride, the position of the sheep on the lawn changes between the shot of their arrival and the shot of them dismounting.
- Quotes
Chris Dale: [speaking of Mr. Preston's unexpected return] But I thought you and he were...
Janet Frobisher: So did I, but it seems he believes "whom God hath joined..." It's very tiresome.
- SoundtracksSTARDUST
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Written by Hoagy Carmichael and Mitchell Parish
Used instrumentally (character Janet plays record)
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I appreciate this terse movie's smart script, staging, and tight editing, especially upon second viewing. Of course the nosy neighbor veterinarian serves mainly as a plot vehicle, but the role is well acted. Gary Merrill's George Bates seems lacking some refinement of expression. He plays it like an open book, and makes Bates a totally sympathetic character. The story hinges on the power plays between Bates and devious Janet as, chained together by their crimes, they struggle for the upper hand via her scheming and his brute force. Their tortured relationship could have a plausible chance for success, given the plot circumstances, but the secretary's fiancé Larry is in the way, creating a tension that draws the characters to the unhappy climax. Davis is in good form, and this is an entertaining film.
Since there is a finite number of Bette Davis films available for viewing in 2006, one has to value each for what it is. Although "Poison" may not be in her top 10, Davis is the master, and it is infinitely preferable to experience it than not.
Since there is a finite number of Bette Davis films available for viewing in 2006, one has to value each for what it is. Although "Poison" may not be in her top 10, Davis is the master, and it is infinitely preferable to experience it than not.
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- Veneno para tus labios
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- £106,096 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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