Hangover Square
When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.
Critics Sentiment
George plays concerto as concert hall burns around him
Netta manipulates George for his composing abilities
The film recovers dramatically from its tedious middle section when George murders Netta during the Guy Fawkes celebration, jumping from manipulative romance to expressionist horror.
Critics consistently praise the film's striking opening and transcendent finale while finding the middle section's romantic manipulation tedious. Laird Cregar's final performance anchors the film throughout, with the Guy Fawkes bonfire sequence and burning concert hall climax earning universal acclaim. The film succeeds as atmospheric Gothic melodrama despite pacing issues in its second act.
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Laird Cregar
George Harvey Bone
Linda Darnell
Netta Longdon
George Sanders
Dr. Allan Middleton
Glenn Langan
Eddie Carstairs
Faye Marlowe
Barbara Chapman
Alan Napier
Sir Henry Chapman
J.W. Austin
Det. Insp. King (uncredited)
Ted Billings
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke
Night Watchman in Square
Ann Codee
Netta's Maid Yvette (uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Man at Bonfire (uncredited)
Michael Dyne
Mickey (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
Det. Sgt. Lewis (uncredited)
J. Farrell MacDonald
Street Vendor (uncredited)
Eric Wilton
Waiter (uncredited)
Frederick Worlock
Supt. Clay (uncredited)
Harry Allen
Radford Allen
Jimmy Aubrey
Crew
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