Deadly Sweet (1967) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A suspicious death, blackmail evidence, and Jerome's disappearance draw Bernard, Jane, and Veronica toward an unresolved confrontation with Martha.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Death Without a Car

Jane Burroughs loses her father in a supposed traffic accident, but the missing vehicle makes her suspect deliberate violence. A dead blackmailer and a disturbing photograph deepen the mystery.

Key Events

• Father Dies in Road Accident — Jane's father dies instantly from a cerebral hemorrhage after being struck by a car. Characters: Jane Burroughs Location: Road
• Authorities Call It Accidental — Authorities treat the death as an accident, although the vehicle is missing. Characters: Jane Burroughs Location: Police investigation
• Jane Suspects Deliberate Killing — Jane suspects that her father's death was more deliberate than authorities believe. Characters: Jane Burroughs Location: Undisclosed location
• Blackmailer Found Dead — A blackmailer connected to the family is found dead in a room at the club. Characters: Jane Burroughs Location: Club room
• Photograph Threat Emerges — The dead blackmailer possessed a disturbing photograph of Martha. Characters: Jane Burroughs, Martha Burroughs Location: Club

The Club Room Mystery

Jane admits finding the blackmailer's body, while police question those present at the club. Bernard becomes involved as unanswered questions surround the death and the photograph.

Key Events

• Photograph Threat Emerges — The dead blackmailer possessed a disturbing photograph of Martha. Characters: Jane Burroughs, Martha Burroughs Location: Club
• Jane Admits Finding Body — Jane admits that she discovered the body after returning to the club. Characters: Jane Burroughs Location: Club
• Police Question Witnesses — Bernard becomes involved as police question everyone present on the night of the killing. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Police questioning
• Jerome Disappears — Jerome disappears, and Bernard suspects that he knows more about the deaths and blackmail. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs, Jerome Burroughs Location: Undisclosed location
• Search Through Jerome's Haunts — Bernard and Jane search locations associated with the missing Jerome. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Jerome's usual haunts

Jerome's Vanishing Trail

Jerome disappears, making him a suspected source of information about the deaths and blackmail. Bernard and Jane follow his usual haunts and reach Veronica Yassupova.

Key Events

• Search Through Jerome's Haunts — Bernard and Jane search locations associated with the missing Jerome. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Jerome's usual haunts
• Veronica Enters the Investigation — The search reaches Veronica, a model who has a relationship with Jerome. Characters: Bernard, Veronica Yassupova, Jerome Burroughs Location: Veronica's location
• Jane Is Abducted — A black man abducts Jane in a black Buick. Characters: Jane Burroughs Location: Street
• Bernard Is Attacked — Bernard is attacked while trying to find Jane. Characters: Bernard Location: Undisclosed location
• Bernard Frees Jane — Bernard locates Jane and frees her from the abduction. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Undisclosed location

Abduction and Distrust

Jane is abducted in a black Buick, and Bernard is attacked while searching for her. After rescuing Jane, Bernard faces her anger over his concealed knowledge of Jerome.

Key Events

• Bernard Frees Jane — Bernard locates Jane and frees her from the abduction. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Undisclosed location
• Jane Challenges Bernard — Jane becomes angry because Bernard concealed what he knew about Jerome. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs, Jerome Burroughs Location: Undisclosed location
• Search for the Diary — Bernard and Jane continue searching for a diary that may explain the conspiracy. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Undisclosed location
• Chase Ends in Arrest — During a chase, an armed man is arrested after a car accident while another person escapes. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs Location: Road
• Bernard Doubts the Investigation — Bernard grows exhausted and questions whether the investigation has any meaning. Characters: Bernard Location: Undisclosed location

Photographs Before the Happenings

A chase produces an arrest and an escape, while Bernard briefly doubts the value of the investigation. Veronica's photographs then place Jerome among the people linked to the case, sending the group toward Martha.

Key Events

• Bernard Doubts the Investigation — Bernard grows exhausted and questions whether the investigation has any meaning. Characters: Bernard Location: Undisclosed location
• Photographs Reveal Jerome — Veronica's photographs reveal Jerome among people connected to the case. Characters: Bernard, Veronica Yassupova, Jerome Burroughs Location: Veronica's location
• Journey to Martha's Home — Bernard, Jane, and Veronica head toward Martha's home and the happening she attended. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs, Veronica Yassupova, Martha Burroughs Location: Martha Burroughs's home
• Approaching the Final Questioning — The group intends to question Martha and uncover the truth. Characters: Bernard, Jane Burroughs, Veronica Yassupova, Martha Burroughs Location: Happening attended by Martha Burroughs

Story Breakdown

• Suspicious Family Deaths — Jane questions the official explanation for her father's death as another death exposes a possible blackmail scheme.
  • Father's Road Death — Jane's father dies after being struck by a car, but the vehicle is not found.
  • Missing Blackmailer — A blackmailer connected to the family is found dead in a club room.
• The Photograph Threat — A disturbing photograph of Martha becomes part of the mystery surrounding the blackmailer's death.
  • Martha's Photograph — The dead blackmailer possessed a photograph of Martha.
  • Jane's Uncertain Account — Jane admits finding the body, but her account leaves unanswered questions.
• Jerome's Disappearance — Jerome vanishes and becomes a suspected source of information about the deaths and blackmail.
  • Police Questioning — Bernard becomes involved while police question people present at the club.
  • Search for Jerome — Bernard and Jane trace Jerome through his usual haunts.
• Veronica's Connection — The investigation reaches Veronica, whose relationship with Jerome and photographs provide new leads.
  • Jerome's Relationship — Veronica is identified as a model who has a relationship with Jerome.
  • Photographic Revelation — Veronica's photographs show Jerome among people connected to the case.
• Abduction and Pursuit — Jane's abduction forces Bernard into a dangerous search and intensifies the investigation.
  • Black Buick Abduction — Jane is taken by a black man in a black Buick.
  • Bernard's Rescue — Bernard is attacked but eventually locates and frees Jane.
• The Unresolved Confrontation — The investigation survives an arrest, an escape, and Bernard's exhaustion before moving toward Martha.
  • Diary Search — Bernard and Jane continue searching for a diary that may explain the conspiracy.
  • Martha's Questioning — Bernard, Jane, and Veronica head toward Martha's home and the happening she attended.

Directed by

Tinto Brass

Key Cast

• Jean-Louis Trintignant — Bernard
• Ewa Aulin — Jane Burroughs
• Roberto Bisacco — David
• Vira Silenti — Martha Burroughs
• Janet Street-Porter — Salon Receptionist (uncredited)