Summaries

A man sets out for revenge after learning of his wife's affair.

Naval commander Charles Sturm has made life miserable for his wife Diana with his insane jealousy over every man to whom she speaks. His obsessive behavior soon drives her to the arms of a handsome lieutenant. When Charles learns of their affair, he plots revenge.—Daniel Bubbeo <[email protected]>

In North Africa, Submarine Commander Charles Sturm (Charles Laughton) is insanely jealous. He's mean, nasty, and physically abusive to his wife Diana (Talulah Bankhead), accusing her of having affairs with most everyone, including his Lieutenant, Jaeckel (Cary Grant). Charles plots revenge against both of them. Things really get complicated with the entrance of Gary Cooper.—stan_c

Details

Keywords
  • submarine
  • scene during opening credits
  • pre code
  • suspicions
  • wife husband problems
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Aug 11, 1932
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 18m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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