Sylvia (1965) | Region-Free (DVD) | Starring Carroll Baker

Title: Sylvia (1965)

Genre: Drama

Plot Synopsis: A wealthy man, Frederick Summers, hires private investigator Alan Macklin to delve into the past of his enigmatic fiancée, Sylvia West. As Macklin uncovers Sylvia’s history, he discovers a series of startling revelations that challenge perceptions and test the boundaries of love and trust.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Gordon Douglas
• Writer: Sydney Boehm
• Cast:
  • Carroll Baker as Sylvia West
  • George Maharis as Alan Macklin
  • Peter Lawford as Frederick Summers
  • Joanne Dru as Jane Phillips
  • Viveca Lindfors as Irma Olanski

IMDb Link: Sylvia (1965)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Evan Kendal – ★★☆☆☆ “Had a noir-Citizen Kane vibe at times, but comes to a screeching boring halt in the end.”
2. Margaret X. – ★★★☆☆ “Thoughts on this movie:
   1. I thought Paul Gilbert was Reta Shaw until he took off his wig. I was thinking right before ‘I didn’t know Reta was ever that thin.’
   2. I want to be Ann Sothern and have a cute guy buy me endless vodka martinis in a swanky restaurant, even though I’m just an old, fat drunk.
   3. Why does Mac hang around Kiddieland so often that all the employees there know his name? He later mentions he…”

Meta Description: “Sylvia” (1965) is a drama directed by Gordon Douglas, featuring Carroll Baker and George Maharis. The film follows a private investigator uncovering the mysterious past of a wealthy man’s fiancée, revealing unexpected truths.