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THE UNINVITED (1944). Probably the first serious Hollywood ghost story is helped considerably by fluid camera work, great sets and two pretty scary scenes (Steven Speilberg looks like he saw this for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK). But find the acting in here flabby for the most, especially Ray Milland, who like Ralph Bellamy in the same time period, You just couldn't feel any empathy for, although enjoyed them more as they got older. There are some good spots by Donald Crisp, Alan Napier and the lovely tragic Gail Russell. ***
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