Introduction Strangers in the Night is a 1944 American film noir mystery film directed by Anthony Mann and starring William Terry, Virginia Grey and Helene Thimig. US working title: House of Terror. Outline Sergeant Johnny Meadows is seriously wounded in battle in the South Pacific during World War Two. While recuperating, he takes comfort reading… Read More
Introduction Crime films, in the broadest sense, is a film genre inspired by and analogous to the crime fiction literary genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and its detection. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine with many other genres, such as drama or gangster film, but also include comedy,… Read More
Introduction Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasise cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Background The 1940’s and 1950’s are generally regarded as the ‘classic period’ of American film noir. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key, black-and-white visual style that has… Read More
Introduction The Strange One is a 1957 black-and-white film noir about students faced with an ethical dilemma in a military college in the Southern United States. It was directed by Jack Garfein, produced by Sam Spiegel, and was adapted from a novel and stage play by Calder Willingham called End as a Man. It marked… Read More
Introduction Crossfire is a 1947 film noir drama film which deals with the theme of anti-Semitism, as did that year’s Academy Award for Best Picture winner, Gentleman’s Agreement. The film was directed by Edward Dmytry and the screenplay was written by John Paxton, based on the 1945 novel The Brick Foxhole by screenwriter and director… Read More
Introduction The Gun Runners is a 1958 American film noir crime film directed by Don Siegel. Outline Sam Martin (Audie Murphy) runs a charter boat with his alcoholic first mate Harvey (Everett Sloane). He is forced by financial necessity to run guns for the Cuban Revolution but his employer seeks to maximise his profit. Production… Read More
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