Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 24, 2024

Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, and Edmond O’Brien as “The Bigamist” The Bigamist (1953) is an American drama film directed by Ida Lupino and starring Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, Edmund Gwenn, and Edmond O’Brien. The cinematography was by George E. Diskant (They Live by Night)   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on October 21, 2017

O Bígamo / The Bigamist (1953) Na era clássica de Hollywood, havia poucas mulheres diretoras. Obviamente, havia algumas mulheres fazendo filmes experimentais, mas dentro dos estúdios, com acesso a um bom elenco, equipe e orçamento, havia apenas duas: Dorothy Arzner e Ida Lupino. Arzner trabal   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 20, 2017

I despise you and I pity you. ~ Edmund Gwenn as Mr. Jordan The Bigamist is at first a delightful noir — in one aspect unassuming and yet groundbreaking when put in a broader context. Ida Lupino is not simply a good female director. She is a good director, period....   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 20, 2017

I despise you and I pity you. ~ Edmund Gwenn as Mr. Jordan The Bigamist is at first a delightful noir — in one aspect unassuming and yet groundbreaking when put in a broader context. Ida Lupino is not simply a good female director. She is a good director, period....   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 14, 2014

The Bigamist Directed by Ida Lupino Written by Collier Young based on a story by Lawrence B. Marcus and Lou Schor 1953/USA The Filmmakers First viewing/Amazon Prime Instant Video #270 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die This is an OK melodrama/noir, although if I had to pick...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on March 17, 2014

With a sensational title like The Bigamist, one might expect something lurid and exploitative from the film. Definitely from the titular lead, Edmond O’Brien. But, no, poor O’Brien is just a married traveling salesman with a barren, work-oriented wife (Joan Fontaine) so who can blame hi   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on August 7, 2013

After eight years of marriage, Eve (Joan Fontaine) and Harry (Edmond O’Brien) Graham decide to start the process of adopting a child.  They go to see adoption agent Mr. Jordan (Edmund Gwenn), who insists on conducting thorough background checks on his applicants.  Eve isn’t bothered at a   read more

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on December 3, 2008

I came across this movie included on a DVD bringing together three strangely-assorted films under the title Leading Ladies of the Silver Screen.  However, despite Joan Fontaine getting top billing, the lead character is definitely fourth-billed Edmond O’Brien, who stars as lonely travelling salesman   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

O Bígamo (1953) / The Bigamist (1953) Na era clássica de Hollywood, havia poucas mulheres diretoras. Obviamente, havia algumas mulheres fazendo filmes experimentais, mas dentro dos estúdios, com acesso a um bom elenco, equipe e orçamento, havia apenas duas: Dorothy Arzner e Ida Lupino. Arzner   read more