Out of the Past (1947) | |
| Director(s) | Jacques Tourneur |
| Producer(s) | Robert Sparks (executive) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | |
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Out of the Past (1947) was a Drama - Film Noir Film directed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by Robert Sparks.
Out of the Past was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1991.
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You're Invited! FILM NOIR STYLE Concludes 9/10 with "Post-War Years" and OUT OF THE PAST
on Aug 21, 2023 From GlamAmorOn Sunday, September 10, my 4-part Film Noir Style series at the American Cinematheque comes to a conclusion with The Post-War Years 1947-1950. After my presentation, we will screen Out of the Past (1947) starring the mysterious Jane Greer and featuring costumes by Edward Stevenson. Sunday, Septembe... Read full article
Trek Noir: Out of the Past in Deep Space Nine's "Necessary Evil"
By Jennifer Garlen on Feb 16, 2022 From Virtual ViragoNote: This post contains plot spoilers for the Deep Space Nine episode, "Necessary Evil" I'm currently making my way through the entirety of the Star Trek TV series, Deep Space Nine, which I never got to watch regularly during its first run, and so far it has been a richly rewarding experience. Whi... Read full article
Day 18 of Noirvember: Inside Out of the Past
By shadowsandsatin on Nov 18, 2019 From Shadows and SatinAsk any noir fan to name their top 10 movies from the film noir era, and chances are very good that Out of the Past (1947) would be among them. Some would even call it the quintessential noir, with its flashback structure, exquisite use of lights and shadow, one of the era?s most dangerous femme fat... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Out of the Past
By Amanda Garrett on Jul 8, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsOut of the Past (1947) is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. It stars Jane Greer as a femme fatale and Robert Mitchum as the private eye turned gas station owner who loves her. Each week, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and... Read full article
Sight and Sound Top 250 – #199 Out Of The Past (1947)
By Michael on Jan 25, 2016 From Durnmoose Movie MusingsIt’s time to take a look at one of the films on the Sight and Sound Top 250 of All Time again, and today’s pick is #199 on the list, Jacques Tourneur’s Out of the Past. And as always I’ll note that for those just joining us, you can find a full introduction to what the Sight... Read full article
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Whit Sterling: You're gonna take the rap and play along. You're gonna make every exact move I tell you. If you don't, I'll kill you. And I'll promise you one thing: it won't be quick. I'll break you first. You won't be able to answer a telephone or open a door without thinking, 'This is it.' And it when it comes, it still won't be quick. And it won't be pretty. You can take your choice.
Kathie Moffat: Did you miss me?
Jeff Bailey: No more than I would my eyes.
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Facts about
This film was selected to the National Film Registry, Library of Congress, in 1991.
Humphrey Bogart read the script and, seeing the similarities between this and The Maltese Falcon, wanted to play Jeff. However, Warner Bros. didn't buy the material and RKO produced this movie.
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