I watched "Connecting Rooms" because it starred Bette Davis....more than enough reason to watch any film. However, I should point out that this is a rather obscure movie....and finding it was not easy. I was able to locate it on a Roku channel...finally!
The story is mostly centered around Wanda (Bette Davis) and James (Michael Redgrave), two residents at a rather tatty rooming house in London. It begins with James arriving at the place for the first time and he's in the room next to Wanda. At that time, Wanda is engaged in a very dysfunctional relationship with a young guy who is very manipulative and a user. But Wanda is so lonely that although she knows it, she also is STILL hoping that somehow she can develop a romance with him. As for James...he obviously has a secret and is very much to himself and difficult to get to know. Little does he know that Wanda also has a bit of a secret...though not nearly as creepy as his!
The acting is very good. As for the story, it leaves so many open ends and leaves the viewer questioning who the people really are...particularly James. Is he a nice guy or a despicable jerk? Watch the film...and find out for yourself.
By the way, in case you want to know, there's a decent amount of nudity in this film. No, you don't see Davis nor Redgrave naked (thank goodness)....but parents might want to know.
