You must rent or buy the Barbara Stanwyck Signature Collection DVD Box set but make sure to see "Jeopardy."

The John Sturges directed daylight noir thriller is not only a tense, daring ride, but a deliciously good time. Here's the predicament: While vacationing in Mexico with hubby Barry Sullivan and their young son, Stanywck is put to the test after Sullivan is trapped in the surf and she must find anyone (anyone) to help her. Aid arrives in smarmy Ralph Meeker (read more on Meeker here) a fugitive who has a few other things on his mind. And off it goes.

The repartee between Stanwyck and Meeker is absolutely priceless with standouts involving the triple slap Meeker lays on tough Babs, or Meeker’s proud preference for cheap perfume: “it doesn’t last as long,” or my favorite moment – when Stanwyck realizes she must make the ultimate sacrifice. She faces Meeker all hard and seductive to say, “I’ll do anything for my husband. ANYTHING.” And she does. Hardcore Babs. Don't miss it.

For a more in depth review, check out the always insightful Noir of the Week.

--posted by Kim