The Fallen Idol

The Fallen Idol

Directed by Carol Reed, U.K., 1948.

Point of view and dramatic irony deepen both the suspense and the ethical pleasures of the film, based on Graham Greene's story, "The Basement Room." I had seen the film, but had not seen this Criterion restoration before. The black and white photography is beautiful, the acting and direction so good one feels gratitude and awe.