Sleep, My Love
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Spain released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This noir mystery thriller was produced by Mary Pickford and her husband Buddy Rogers, and directed by Douglas Sirk. Claudette Colbert stars as Alison Courtland, a wealthy New York socialite who awakens on a Boston-bound train with no memory of how she got there. A kindly older woman, Mrs. Tomlinson (Queenie Smith) helps Alison call her husband Richard (Don Ameche), who informs her that she disappeared after threatening his life. While traveling back to New York, Alison meets Bruce Elcott (Robert Cummings), who is immediately smitten with her. Upon her return, Richard urges Alison to consult a psychiatrist, Charles Vernay (George Coulouris), but the man’s bizarre, abusive manner nearly drives Alison mad. Alison’s condition, Vernay, and even the helpful Mrs. Tomlinson are all part of an elaborate scheme on the part of Richard and his mistress, Daphne (Hazel Brooks) to get drive Alison to suicide and collect her fortune. A concerned Bruce visits Vernay, who is really a photographer, and begins piecing the scheme together. …Sleep, My Love ( Sleep My Love )
MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
Package Dimensions : 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
Director : Douglas Sirk
Media Format : Import, PAL
Run time : 92 minutes
Actors : George Coulouris, Claudette Colbert, Robert Cummings, Don Ameche, Rita Johnson
Subtitles: : Spanish
Producers : Sleep, My Love ( Sleep My Love ), Sleep, My Love, Sleep My Love
Language : Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
ASIN : B000KKQPSQ
Number of discs : 1
Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 121 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers say
Customers find this film to be a good film noir with excellent acting, particularly praising Claudette Colbert’s performance. The movie receives positive feedback for its suspenseful plot, though some find it a little thin. Customers describe the film as sweet.
Mark and Felecia Almy –
Sleep, My Love. . . but beware of what lurks in the shadows
I’ve been watching black and whites all this week and by far this is my favorite. These old films are short and sweet and bring the action in a few short scenes. Filmmakers of this day should take note, no foul language or nudity but enough suspense and humor to keep one entertained. I have not seen Gaslight so the comparison will be the other way around, if I get to see it. I cannot compare but watching this film was a real treat, to see Ameche as the villain. The love interest, Daphne, was a bit harsh but expected when one is out for blood. I enjoyed the slick calm way the actors played their parts. Colbert, the beautiful but confused wife, not willing to believe foul play of her husband. Cummings was funny, caring and chivalrous. I felt anxious to see just who would do what next and that gave me a memory of watching the old Charlie Chan movies. The plot may not be altogether there but that is what the imagination is for, to fill in the blanks and it is still worth watching, . FDJALMY
Mimi –
So glad this movie was on DVD
I had found this movie on a free streaming classic movie platform. I’ve seen a lot of movies from the 1940s but have never heard of this one, much less seen it. It stars three of my favorites, Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche & Robert Cummings. Good story, good supporting actors and moves along nicely.I ordered this DVD because, with ten minutes left on the streaming platform, the picture pixilated badly and no sound. I’ve got to see how it ends!! Was so happy this movie was available on DVD.
DEVINE –
Good transaction.
The item arrived on and in good condition.
dizzheart –
1940s romantic thriller
Pretty good old fashioned thriller in which Claudette Colbert is married to Don Ameche, who has a bimbo on the side and a plan to get free without giving up the money, while Robert Cummings schemes to save her. Bit similar plotwise to Gaslight, Julie. Midnight lace, etc. Contemporary when made, it’s got some great late 1940s fashions which, according to the filmakers, were common wear for ordinary women around the house. Very entertaining if you’re in the mood for stylized 1940s melodramas.
Freebird –
I LOVE B&W movies
I tend to rate movies by what appeals to me. I LOVE B&W movies! There is something about the contrast and the shadows that is not available in color. I also enjoy watching the facial expressions actors used in older movies to convey emotion and/or reactions. In this movie the principal as well as supporting actors were engrossing. I have always had a preference for Claudette Colbert and I continue to marvel at how sneaky and believable Don Ameche was able to play the part of the predatory, greedy, yet stupid (so easily manipulated by the other woman), husband.I have seen this movie at least three times in my life and it is always entertaining.
T. Dawson –
If you are a fan of melodrama and beautiful sets please watch this now
What a treat to find a Douglas Sirk film on Instant Prime Video, there should be more! For fans of german filmmakers please search Fritz Lang as he has many films on Instant Prime Video.If you are a fan of melodrama and beautiful sets please watch this now. Watching Claudette Colbert (in an incredible performance) yell out Don Ameche’s characters name is hilarious!
CHERYL S. –
GREAT FILM
WONDERFUL OLD FILM WITH GREAT ACTING. BLACK AND WHITE CAN’T BE BEAT FOR MYSTERY FILMS. I HAD SEEN IT ON T.V. MANY YEARS AGO AND HAD TO LEAVE HOUSE BEFORE THE ENDING. WAITED ALL THESE YEARS TO SEE HOW IT ENDED. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT. GREAT FILM IN BEAUTIFUL CONDTION. THANKS.“
mequinn –
Better Thriller than “Dial M”
Iâm not a huge fan of film noir, but I really did like âSleep My Love.â Watching this film, especially with Robert Cummings in it, reminded me of âDial M for Murder.â Both movies were suspenseful and had an excellent cast of characters. I really liked Robert Cummings as Bruce. I’ve always felt he was underrated as a dramatic actor. I was surprised to see Don Ameche playing a villain and I felt his performance was a little âstiff.â Claudette Colbert gave a fine performance but I felt she was a little too matronly for the part. I did like the addition of Key Luke as Bruce’s Chinese brother.
Nette –
Such good quality brilliant vintage film
Amazon Customer –
I loved Claudettes character and of coarseBob Cummings, Very suave and loveable.Unusual to see Don Ameche play a bad guy.
Karen Bosch –
PelÃcula muy entretenida cuya trama va de una mujer millonaria que comienza a sentir que puede estar perdiendo la cabeza, aunque se resiste a ello, para lo cual contará con la ayuda de un admirador. Muy recomendable
Rory –
Claudette est riche. Claudette est belle (de profil). Claudette a un séduisant jeune mari. Bref tout roulerait pour Claudette Colbert si n’étaient de violentes crises d’amnésie la laissant hagarde en des endroits incongrus. Ce que la malheureuse Claudette ignore est que son Don Ameche d’époux en a après ses sous et souhaite plus que tout sa mort pour convoler en justes noces avec sa pin up de petite amie. Thanks god le flegmatique Robert Cummings qui sent l’entourloupe va voler à son secours… Inscrit dans la lignée de thrillers matrimoniaux tels Suspicion, Gaslight et plus récemment Sleeping with the enemy, Sleep my love (1947) s’avère un petit suspense anodin qui vaut surtout vision pour son signataire, le mythique réalisateur Douglas Sirk, dont c’était là le cinquième film tourné aux Etats-Unis. En dépit d’une mise en scène encore relativement sage, certains plans très travaillés (tels ceux avec le miroir ou les rideaux) annoncent le baroque des oeuvres à venir. Présenté dans une copie de très bonne facture cet import est disponible en version originale (ou espagnole) sans sous-titres français.
Cliente Amazon –
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