Unrecognized and definately untreated case of postpartum psychosis? Although in those days the "treatment" probably would have done more harm than good! I am always Bewitched by Ms Moorehead"s performances. Thanks for these great old shows.
Agnes Moorehead was a national treasure. Too few realized it. So much more than just a "star." She was an ARTIST. This story reminds me of Silent Snow, Secret Snow.
Good as Miss Moorehead is, the original short story is even better. It's told entirely through the woman's diary entries, and her encroaching insanity progresses so gradually that it is impossible to tell where it actually begins. The ending is bizarre and horrifying.
The psychological challenge of the human refinement of marriage and child bearing, Lack of objectivity was found and devastating. Triumphant was not kin.
