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Film Noir Review: Angel Face (1953)
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Danilo Castro on Mar 10, 2019
“If I were a cop, and not a very bright cop at that, I’d say that your story was as phony as a three dollar bill.”
The quality of a film can usually be gauged by a few key elements. A quality director? A capable writer? A cast of talented actors? If the answer is yes to most of, if read more
Angel Face (1953)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 21, 2015
Rumor has it that Howard Hughes was angry at Jean Simmons who had cut her hair short prior to filming, as her contract was due to expire soon. But not to be outdone he told Otto Preminger that the director would get a bonus if he could shoot the picture before Simmons was released. That he did, and read more
Angel Face (1953)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 21, 2015
Rumor has it that Howard Hughes was angry at Jean Simmons who had cut her hair short prior to filming, as her contract was due to expire soon. But not to be outdone he told Otto Preminger that the director would get a bonus if he could shoot the picture before Simmons was released. That he did, and read more
Classic Films in Focus: ANGEL FACE (1952)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jun 18, 2015
Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons play a deadly game of dysfunctional romance in Otto Preminger's Angel Face (1952), which features a particularly tragic femme fatale caught in the undertow of her own insanity. Everyone around her is in danger of being dragged down, as well, but Mitchum's protagonist read more
Classic Films in Focus: ANGEL FACE (1952)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jun 18, 2015
Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons play a deadly game of dysfunctional romance in Otto Preminger's Angel Face (1952), which features a particularly tragic femme fatale caught in the undertow of her own insanity. Everyone around her is in danger of being dragged down, as well, but Mitchum's protagonist read more
Classic Films in Focus: ANGEL FACE (1952)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jun 18, 2015
Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons play a deadly game of dysfunctional romance in Otto Preminger's Angel Face (1952), which features a particularly tragic femme fatale caught in the undertow of her own insanity. Everyone around her is in danger of being dragged down, as well, but Mitchum's protagonist read more
Angel Face (1952)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jul 2, 2013
Angel Face Directed by Otto Preminger 1952/USA RKO Radio Pictures First viewing #244 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die This is another great noir I’m catching up on late. Not only does the female lead put the “fatal” in femme fatale, but it has a fascinating produc read more
Femme Dissection: Angel Face
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Sep 15, 2011
Jean Simmons – perhaps best known for her portrayals of pious biblical women, as in The Robe or Spartacus – was an excellent choice for the title role in Angel Face (1952) – a murderous she-wolf in deceptively refined sheep’s clothing. Her polished English accent and velvety eyes combine to read more
You Otto See It: Angel Face (1953)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on Sep 30, 2008
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This is my first in a series of entries on the director Otto Preminger. I'm planning to watch 8 Preminger films (click here for the list) in preparation for my friend Kevin's lecture in N read more