Supernatural

Carole Lombard lived a few years longer than Jean Harlow, who we talked about recently, and had a less tragic life. Her death was via a plane crash, helped by WWII conditions (shutting down some safety lights).

Lombard is known for her comedies, including Nothing Sacred. This 1933 thriller of sorts was not her usual fare. Randolph Scott, a screen heartthrob including in Westerns (as noted in Blazing Saddles) also was out of sorts here. And rather boring. Lombard was reported uncomfortable with the role but overall did a good job. Good supporting cast as well. 

I was intrigued when reading the review about an early example of the spirit of an executed person going into someone else. The "science" involved is the usual mumbo-jumbo. There are also some bits of comedy (especially a drunken/evil landlady) and pathos (Lombard is sad about her brother dying). 

Once the spiritual transfer occurs, the comeuppance takes a tad long. And, the film is careful to make sure the innocent Lombard cannot be blamed.  Still, the whole thing is a fairly well-paced sixty-five minutes. It's like a pair of Twilight Zone episodes.  

Another worthwhile 1930s film.