The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947)

In the shadowy world of art and passion, Geoffrey Carroll, a struggling artist caught in the throes of mental instability, stumbles upon the enchanting Sally Morton during a humble countryside holiday. Their mesmerizing romance swiftly takes flight, yet Geoffrey harbors a dark secret—he is already wed. The demise of his ailing first wife, whom he hauntingly portrayed as the Angel of Death, paves the way for his union with Sally. This grim chapter in Geoffrey's life, marred by the affliction of his first wife, paradoxically sparked his most profound artistic creations. Following their marriage, Sally infuses their life with the warmth of a small-town Ashton home and the company of Christine, a rough-hewn but loyal housekeeper. Geoffrey ushers his preteen daughter Bea into the family, who graciously accepts Sally as part of their clan. However, the tranquility of their blissful life starts to wither at the arrival of Cecily Latham, a captivating woman who commissions a portrait by the artist. Her entrance, facilitated by Charles Pennington, Sally's past love, unravels a tangled web of emotions. Cecily, smitten by Geoffrey, lures him into a passionate affair, rekindling the sinister fires of his insanity. As Geoffrey is drawn into the labyrinth of lust and madness, he plots a chilling mirroring of his past deeds. Haunted by the specter of the Angel of Death, he begins to envision Sally as his next muse, setting the stage for a macabre masterpiece. The unfolding narrative is a chilling dance of passion, love, betrayal, and artistic fervor, leaving viewers teetering on the edge of suspense and intrigue. Will history repeat itself, or can the second Mrs. Carroll escape the grim fate of the first? The Two Mrs. Carrolls paints a masterful tale of a man consumed by his art and the women ensnared in his deranged designs.

The Two Mrs. Carrolls is a holiday movie featuring Humphrey Bogart.

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