Novelist Joseph Shearing specialized in using real cases which took place in Victorian England, altering them for fictional purposes. MOSS ROSE in 1947 was the first film to be made from his novels, then in 1948 two of his works were adapted for the screen, this film and THE MARK OF CAIN. The movie stars Todd as a recently widowed missionary returning to her home in England from Jamaica. During the voyage, she meets Milland, a charming though dangerous rascal who is wanted by police in connection with some unsavory dealings. Milland contracts malaria while onboard the ship and Todd nurses him back to health. In London, Todd settles into her home, taking in boarders to make ends meet. Milland arrives, moves in, and proclaims his love for her. Todd is thrilled, but it seems rather obvious that Milland is only toying with her. Milland finds some letters written to her by her friend, Fitzgerald, in which Fitzgerald reveals some of her sexual indiscretions. Since Fitzgerald is now married to the wealthy Huntley, Milland believes he can use the letters to blackmail Fitzgerald. Todd's love for Milland is so great that she goes along with the plan. Huntley, however, learns of the scheme and also uncovers details of Milland's shady past. Fearing for her lover's safety, Todd poisons Huntley, then remains silent when Fitzgerald is arrested for the murder. Milland has by now genuinely fallen in love with Todd and the two make plans to leave England. Before they can depart, one of Milland's former lovers shows up and Todd, in a jealous rage, kills Milland, then turns herself into the police.　　This is an intriguing film, although a little on the talky side. The performances are excellent throughout, with Milland shining as the cad, the type of role in which he excelled. Though he spent most of his time making films in the US, he occasionally returned to his native England for a production and this was his first British film since FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS in 1939. Director Allen was also an Englishman who chose to work in the US, this being his first directorial effort in his homeland. This was the fourth and last time Milland and Allen would work together, their pairing having begun in 1944 with the wonderfully eerie THE UNINVITED.

痴心女子负心郎：一段爱恨纠葛的传奇

《痴心女子负心郎》是一部充满戏剧性的古装爱情剧，讲述了明朝时期，出身富贵之家却性情温婉善良的少女苏婉儿，与出身贫寒却才华横溢的书生柳青阳之间爱恨纠葛的故事。

一见钟情：

苏婉儿与柳青阳在一次庙会上相遇，两人一见钟情。柳青阳虽然家境贫寒，却满腹诗书，才华横溢，而苏婉儿则出身富贵，知书达理，他们之间原本有着天壤之别，却在彼此的眼中看到了真爱。然而，这段爱情从一开始就注定要面临重重考验。

门第阻隔：

苏婉儿的父亲苏老爷是当地有名的富商，他一心想要女儿嫁入豪门，以巩固家族地位。他坚决反对女儿嫁给出身贫寒的柳青阳，并安排了富家公子李俊豪与其相亲。

柳青阳的执着：

柳青阳得知苏婉儿被逼婚，决心要与苏婉儿在一起。他奋发图强，努力考取功名，希望能凭借自己的实力得到苏婉儿父亲的认可。然而，苏老爷始终对柳青阳心存芥蒂，不愿女儿受苦。

阴谋与爱情：

李俊豪心狠手辣，为了得到苏婉儿，不惜使用卑鄙手段，设计陷害柳青阳。苏婉儿深知李俊豪的为人，但她无法反抗父亲的安排，只能眼睁睁地看着柳青阳被冤枉入狱。

患难真情：

在柳青阳入狱期间，苏婉儿不顾一切地为他奔走，最终找到证据，为柳青阳洗清冤屈。两人在患难中更加坚定彼此的爱意，他们终于决定不顾一切地在一起。

命运的考验：

苏婉儿为了嫁给柳青阳，不惜与父亲决裂。苏老爷伤心欲绝，最终病倒。苏婉儿为了照顾父亲，不得不放弃与柳青阳的幸福生活，回到家中照顾父亲。

阴差阳错：

柳青阳为了让苏婉儿安心，隐瞒了自己的身份，化名成为一名普通书生，在苏家附近教书。两人在朝夕相处中，感情更加深厚，却也因为身份的悬殊而倍感煎熬。

真相大白：

苏婉儿最终得知柳青阳的真实身份，她激动万分，却也担心父亲无法接受。然而，苏老爷看到女儿为了爱情甘愿付出一切，终于放下了心中的芥蒂，同意了他们的婚事。

幸福结局：

柳青阳凭借自己的才华，最终获得了功名，成为一名朝廷命官。苏婉儿与柳青阳最终修成正果，过上了幸福的生活。他们用自己的爱情证明了，真爱可以战胜一切困难。

剧中人物：

苏婉儿：温柔善良，痴情专一，为了爱情甘愿付出一切。

柳青阳：才华横溢，勤奋上进，为了爱情不懈努力。

苏老爷：性格固执，希望女儿嫁入豪门，但最终被女儿的真情打动。

李俊豪：心狠手辣，为了得到苏婉儿不择手段。

《痴心女子负心郎》是一部充满爱恨纠葛的传奇故事，它不仅展现了爱情的伟大力量，也探讨了门第、身份等社会问题。该剧通过跌宕起伏的剧情，刻画了人物复杂的情感世界，让观众在欣赏精彩故事的同时，也对爱情和人生有了更深刻的思考。