
A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.
A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.
Essay on Bette Davis's groundbreaking performance and the film's dark portrayal of obsession.
Critical analysis of how the film navigated Hays Code restrictions while exploring human weakness.

Leslie Howard
Philip Carey

Bette Davis
Mildred Rogers

Frances Dee
Sally Athelny

Kay Johnson
Norah

Reginald Denny
Harry Griffiths

Alan Hale
Emil Miller

Reginald Sheffield
Cyril Dunsford

Reginald Owen
Thorpe Athelny

Desmond Roberts
Dr. Jacobs
Harry Allen
Cabbie at End (uncredited)
Ray Atchley
J. Murphy (uncredited)

Frank Baker
Policeman Removing Mildred (uncredited)
Evelyn Beresford
Coughing Lady (uncredited)
Jimmy Casey
(uncredited)
Ma Curly
Charwoman (uncredited)