Ann Sutton (played by Gene Tierney) is a protagonist in Whirlpool.
Dr. William Sutton's wife who struggles with kleptomania. She is hypnotized by David Korvo, framed for Theresa Randolph's murder, and eventually exonerated when Korvo's self-hypnosis scheme is revealed. David Korvo (played by José Ferrer) is a protagonist in Whirlpool.
A charismatic hypnotist who manipulates Ann Sutton, frames her for murder, and uses self-hypnosis to temporarily overcome his hospital bed rest. His scheme collapses when his trance breaks and he dies from a surgical wound. Martin Avery (played by Eduard Franz) appears in Whirlpool.
Dr. Sutton's attorney who advises Ann at the police station, attempting to pressure her into confessing to the murder despite evidence of her innocence.
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Characters
Ann Sutton
(played by Gene Tierney) — protagonist
Dr. William Sutton's wife who struggles with kleptomania. She is hypnotized by David Korvo, framed for Theresa Randolph's murder, and eventually exonerated when Korvo's self-hypnosis scheme is reveale...
David Korvo
(played by José Ferrer) — protagonist
A charismatic hypnotist who manipulates Ann Sutton, frames her for murder, and uses self-hypnosis to temporarily overcome his hospital bed rest. His scheme collapses when his trance breaks and he dies...
Martin Avery
(played by Eduard Franz) — supporting
Dr. Sutton's attorney who advises Ann at the police station, attempting to pressure her into confessing to the murder despite evidence of her innocence.
Key Relationships
David Korvo → Martin Avery
(Conflict Opposing Forces)
Ann Sutton → Martin Avery
(Professional Attorney)
Ann Sutton → David Korvo
(Power Controller)
Story Analysis
A psychological thriller exploring manipulation, hypnosis, and the fragility of the human mind under external control.
