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The Bigamist (1953)

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Release Date: Dec 3, 1953 Wide

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The title character is Edmond O'Brien, a lonely travelling salesman who ends up married to two women, Eve (Joan Fontaine)--and Phyllis (Ida Lupino). Eventually, of course, the truth comes out. Directed by costar Ida Lupino, The Bigamist manages to evoke a certain amount of sympathy for Edmond O'Brien, without in any way advocating or excusing his lifestyle. It's worth noting that an Italian film made around the same time, also titled The Bigamist, is a comedy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Ida Lupino

Written By: Collier Young

In Theaters: Dec 3, 1953 Wide

On DVD: May 31, 2005

Cast

Edmond O'Brien
Harry Graham
Joan Fontaine
Eve Graham
Ida Lupino
Phyllis Martin
Edmund Gwenn
Mr. Jordan
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Connelly
Kenneth Tobey
Tom Morgan
Peggy Maley
Phone Operator
Mack Williams
Prosecuting Attorney
James Todd
Mr. Forbes
Lilian Fontaine
Miss Higgins
John Brown
Dr. Wallace
Matt Dennis
Himself
Jerry Housner
Roy
Ken Drake
Court Clerk
George Lee
Head Waiter
John Maxwell
Judge
Kem Dibbs
Tanner Driver
James Young
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Drags its all-star cast through soap-opera melodramatics of a very high order.

August 16, 2011 Full Review Source: East Bay Express

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

The surprisingly modern-seeming ending casts some shadow onto easy conclusions.

December 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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Got trapped in a ridiculous deep-freeze as if trying its best to make the bigamist into an Albert Schweitzer.

June 26, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A very good film with a controversial subject.

December 21, 2011

Luc Labelle

I think this movie could have been better with better casting, namely O'Brien who is intensely unlikeable, but maybe that was the intention. The only real talents that shine are Fontaine and Gwenn, the latter of which appears in too few scenes.

November 16, 2009