Repeat Performance

The film begins with Sheila murdering her husband, leaving behind only a smoking gun and a trail of mystery. As she flees from the chaos, she finds herself at a New Year's celebration where she meets the poet William Williams, played by Richard Basehart. As she ascends the stairs to meet her producer, John Friday, Sheila expresses her longing to turn back time and undo her actions. Meanwhile, William Williams makes a cryptic comment about wishing he had been the one to kill Barney, her former husband. The scene hints at the consequences of altering one's destiny.