Bedevilled (1955 film)

Bedevilled is a 1955 American-British Technicolor film noir directed by Mitchell Leisen. The film stars Anne Baxter, Steve Forrest, and Simone Renant.

The plot centers around a young American, Robert "Bob" Clement (Forrest), who is studying theology in Paris. He encounters Monica Johnson (Baxter), an alluring but troubled woman who claims to be fleeing a dangerous past. She pleads for his help, and Bob, torn between his religious principles and his growing attraction to Monica, becomes entangled in her web of deceit and intrigue. Monica involves him in a scheme involving a forged passport and murder, and Bob must grapple with the moral implications of his choices and the danger he has put himself in.

The film is notable for its Parisian setting, its use of color to create a dramatic atmosphere, and the performances of its lead actors. While not considered a major classic of film noir, Bedevilled is appreciated for its suspenseful plot, its exploration of moral ambiguity, and its portrayal of a conflicted protagonist caught in a dangerous situation. It was based on the novel "The Passionate Thief" by Maurice Clavel.