Metronome
c. Alluvion
And if you like Joan Crawford, I suggest you see Strait Jacket if you haven't already. It's super-corny and kinda dumb
I don't think you "get"
Straight Jacket/William Castle.
Keep in mind that "corny and dumb" are relative concepts-- I love Strait Jacket, but
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the oddly elaborate plot Carol sets up stretches credulity (tape recorders? Carol you were doing fine before all that), and the odd speech at the end....
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Perhaps I'm being too harsh-- besides, the silly elements give the film a unique flavor, and they're probably the reason I like it so much (as compared to Psycho, which is probably a "better" film, but a much less fun one). If I'm missing something, please fill me in!