This Faustian tale of soul corruption has campaigning politician Thomas Mitchell making a devilish pact with slick fixer Nick Beal (Ray Milland)—who may be Lucifer incarnate. Beal ensnares the faithful family man in a scandalous affair with delectable devil-doll Audrey Totter, over whom he casts a devious spell. The fabulous and fabulist screenplay by Jonathan Latimer is rendered by director Farrow (The Big Clock, Where Danger Lives) in superb style, from foggy waterfront piers to lavish luxury penthouses. Farrow’s masterpiece was unearthed back in 2008 when Universal struck a new 35mm print exclusively for NOIR CITY 7 (2009).