Sleep, My Love
A woman wakes up in the middle of the night on board a train, but she can't remember how she got there. Danger and suspense ensue.
Critics Sentiment
Bruce saves hypnotized Alison from leaping off balcony
Richard drugs Alison's hot chocolate for hypnotic control
The film drops to its lowest point during the silly drugging subplot but rebounds strongly with Hazel Brooks' commanding entrance as the femme fatale.
Sleep, My Love receives mixed but generally positive reception as a competent if derivative thriller. Critics consistently praise the atmospheric opening, Hazel Brooks' standout performance, and key suspense moments like the balcony rescue, while finding fault with the predictable plot, bland villain, and some contrived story elements. The film succeeds as serviceable noir entertainment despite not breaking new ground in the genre.
Full cast
Claudette Colbert
Alison Courtland
Robert Cummings
Bruce Elcott
Don Ameche
Richard W. Courtland
Rita Johnson
Barby
George Coulouris
Charles Vernay
Queenie Smith
Grace Vernay
Ralph Morgan
Dr. Rhinehart
Keye Luke
Jimmie Lin
Fred Nurney
Haskins
Raymond Burr
Detective Sergeant Strake
Marya Marco
Jeannie Lin
Lillian Bronson
Helen
Hazel Brooks
Daphne
Bess Flowers
Miss Miller
Lillian Randolph
Parkhurst's Maid
James Flavin
Lieutenant Mitchell
Jimmie Dodd
Elevator Operator
Robert Dudley
Bar Patron at The Maples
Murray Alper
Bar Patron at The Maples
Syd Saylor
Milkman
Crew
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