"sorry wrong number" short summary

The wife is the one who has been attempting to get in touch with her husband, who is working late. But  the line is busy, and she ends up hearing  a phone conversation between a killer George and his boss. They are discussing the specifics things about  murder this  woman at 11:15 p.m. that same night.... Then Mrs. Stevenson attempts to get the call traced. The operator urges her to contact the police, which she does but  police can only say they will just check it out. Later the woman of the husband then learns that her husband will not be home that night. She then realizes that she is the intended murder victim. She desperately tries to call back  police, but it was to late for her to call the police because the murderer is already in the house and listening in on the call. Just before she is connected to the police then the wife is murdered at the same night

Sorry, Wrong Number was a successful radio drama in its time. Then, the film version was made in 1948.

Further Explanation

Leona Stevenson, a rich woman who is haughty and sick, waits impatiently for the return of her husband, Henry Stevenson, from the office. Eventually, she called her husband's office but got the wrong number. Leona instead hears the conversation of two men who plan to kill a woman. Leona became curious about who the victim was going to be killed. But he could not do anything because the telephone operator could not trace the call. Likewise with the police who have no proof who the perpetrators of the murder planners.

Sorry, Wrong Number was a successful radio drama in its time. Then, the film version was made in 1948. With a duration of 89 minutes, we will be presented a film full of tension. But like a typical old school movie, this film also presents too much dialogue. In addition, flashback scenes are often presented when Leona calls or is called by someone.

Not too many twists are presented in this film. Even from the beginning of the film, I was able to guess who the victims were to be killed. By showing flashback scenes, it further strengthened my suspicion that it was "he" who would be killed. Maybe because I watch movies too often with genres like this. But this film does not necessarily make me ignore it for not being watched. On the contrary, I am increasingly curious as to why "he" was the target of murder.

With a black and white look, making the tension in this film increasingly felt. The tension is increasingly felt when we feel Leona feeling, alone in such a big house and in an unhealthy physical and mental condition. The only link to the outside world is by telephone. Not to mention the film was made in a gloomy and dark look, so the impression of the suspense and thriller gets thicker. The feel of the old school is also very pronounced, in addition to the fashion worn of course.

Seeing Leona's character who is sick but very annoying, sometimes even makes him feel bad. Although eventually, we will know why he is like that. Thanks to Barbara Stanwyck who successfully portrayed the character of Leona well. Other players also play their roles pretty well. Even though I think because there are too many players in this film, the portion of some of the supporting players is like a cursory glance.

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Grade:  Middle School

Subject:  English

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