No wonder Susan Hayward took a hiatus for several years after this film. Other than "Ada," "Back Street," and "Where Loves Has Gone," Miss Hayward's films of the 1960s were not very good and "I Thank A Fool" is no exception.
As a doctor convicted of murdering her lover, Hayward is soon released and finds employment with the prosecuting attorney who helped send her to prison. He is married to an emotionally unbalanced woman, Diane Cilento, in a very good performance. The latter's relationship with her father is in absolute turmoil.
When Cilento turns up dead, Hayward is naturally suspected based upon her previous action.
The surprise ending really fools no one. The pain on Hayward's face was probably her disgust in having to appear in something as boring as this. She probably thought of "My Foolish Heart," With A Song in My Heart," I'll Cry Tomorrow," I Want to Live," and "Woman Obsessed," which were so much better and showcased her brilliant talent.
As a doctor convicted of murdering her lover, Hayward is soon released and finds employment with the prosecuting attorney who helped send her to prison. He is married to an emotionally unbalanced woman, Diane Cilento, in a very good performance. The latter's relationship with her father is in absolute turmoil.
When Cilento turns up dead, Hayward is naturally suspected based upon her previous action.
The surprise ending really fools no one. The pain on Hayward's face was probably her disgust in having to appear in something as boring as this. She probably thought of "My Foolish Heart," With A Song in My Heart," I'll Cry Tomorrow," I Want to Live," and "Woman Obsessed," which were so much better and showcased her brilliant talent.