So Evil My Love (1948)

An unsuspecting widow (Ann Todd) returning to London from missionary work in 19th-century Africa meets-and falls for-a roguish con artist (Ray Milland) who takes up residence in her new lodging house. Soon, against her better judgment, she gets sucked into one of her swindler swain's unscrupulous schemes. Period-costumer-as-noir-thriller co-stars Geraldine Fitzgerald, Leo G. Carroll, and Raymond Huntley. 109 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.