Just who is Charles Boyer trying to "gaslight" in this premiere episode of the Four Star Playhouse, and why? He claims to have a spouse, describing her perfectly to potential boss Porter Hall, landlady Una Merkel and salesgirl Noreen Nash, but no one ever sees her, even if she's an invisible rabbit taking a shower so husband Boyer can forge her signature on the lease. It's obvious that Boyer bought some women's clothes just to continue to fool Merkel when she stops by.
Told through flashback as Boyer confesses the truth to Merkel, it seems that Boyer's lies seem to begin to fool him into thinking that Geraldine, the wife, really exists. While it is apparent that he needs to have a spouse to get the job he wants, eventually, the mystery becomes a bit bizarre. In spite of some questionable plot decisions for the story, this is enjoyable for the performances and some subtle comedy. The guest stars, all familiar faces from many classic films, add a real touch of class, and an ironic twist provides the exposure the story needed.
Told through flashback as Boyer confesses the truth to Merkel, it seems that Boyer's lies seem to begin to fool him into thinking that Geraldine, the wife, really exists. While it is apparent that he needs to have a spouse to get the job he wants, eventually, the mystery becomes a bit bizarre. In spite of some questionable plot decisions for the story, this is enjoyable for the performances and some subtle comedy. The guest stars, all familiar faces from many classic films, add a real touch of class, and an ironic twist provides the exposure the story needed.
