<<< Philip Vandamm (James Mason) hardly says
a word to Grant that does not comment on his
acting; the Professor (Leo G. Caroll) requests
him to act a part; and Eve (Eva Marie Saint)
compliments him on his performance in the scene
they have just acted out for Vandamm's benefit.

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On Vandammís first encounter with Thornhill he
draws some theatrical curtains across proscenium-
sized windows, shutting the world out, and arranges
for Thornhill to be killed, as if punishing him for
acting;

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