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Unconquered (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 4, 2015
Unconquered
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Written by Charles Bennett, Fredric M. Frank, and Jesse Lasky Jr. from the novel “The Judas Tree” by Neil H. Swanson
1947/USA
Paramount Pictures
First viewing/Netflix rental There is something wrong on so many levels with seeing Boris Karloff p read more
Monsieur Vincent
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 3, 2015
Monsieur Vincent
Directed by Maurice Cloche
Written by Jean-Bernard Luc and Jean Anouilh
1947/France
Edition et Diffusion Cinematographique/Office Familial de Documentaire Artistique/Union Generale Cinematographique
First viewing/Netflix rental This biopic of St. Vincent DePaul is appropriately r read more
Dead Reckoning (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 2, 2015
Dead Reckoning
Directed by John Cromwell
Written by Oliver H.P. Garrett, Steve Fisher et al
1947/USA
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Columbia attempts to replicate the magic of Bogie’s Warner Brother’s films noir with mixed results. Captain “Ri read more
The Unsuspected (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 28, 2015
The Unsuspected
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Written by Bess Meredyth and Ranald MacDougall from a novel by Charlotte Armstrong
1947/USA
Michael Curtiz Productions/Warner Bros.
First viewing/Warner Archive DVD Claude Rains mellifluous voice is put to good use in this enjoyable film noir thriller. V read more
Life with Father (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 27, 2015
Life with Father
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Written by Donald Ogden Stewart from the play Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse based on a memoir by Clarence Day
1947/USA
Warner Bros.
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Father: Madam, *I* am the character of my home. Dated sexual politics aside, this is an read more
Gentleman’s Agreement (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 26, 2015
Gentlemen’s Agreement
Directed by Elia Kazan
Written by Moss Hart from the novel by Laura Hobson
1947/USA
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental If you like message movies, this is a good one. Widower Philip Schuyler Green has moved to New York with his read more
The October Man (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 25, 2015
The October Man
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
Written by Eric Ambler based on a novel by Ambler
1947/UK
Two Cities Films
First viewing/Amazon Prime Instant Video I’m glad I made the acquaintance of this unsung British film noir. Jim Ackland (John Mills) is riding on a bus one rainy night enter read more
The Damned (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 24, 2015
The Damned (Les Maudits) Directed by Réné Clément Written by Réné Clément, Jacques Rémy, and Henri Jeanson; story by Victor Alexandrov and Jacques Companéez 1947/France Spéva Films First viewing/Amazon Instant This didn’t deliver on the suspense promised by its premise but is read more
Dark Passage (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 23, 2015
Dark Passage Directed by Delmer Daves Written by Delmer Daves from a novel by David Goodis 1947/USA Warner Brothers Repeat viewing/Netflix rental My reaction to this one was colored by my dislike of the “I am a camera” gimmick. Once Humphrey Bogart shows his face things pick read more
A Man About the House (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 22, 2015
A Man About the House Directed by Leslie Arliss Written by Leslie Arliss, John Perry, and J.B. Williams from a novel by Francis Brett Young 1947/UK British Lion Film Corporation First viewing/Amazon Instant This Gaslight-inspired thriller is pretty good. Agnes and Ellen Islit are two impoverished read more
Born to Kill (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 21, 2015
Born to Kill Directed by Robert Wise Written by Eva Greene and Richard Macaulay based on the novel by James Gunn 1947/USA RKO Radio Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Born to Kill is a real noir lovers noir. Everyone in it is either bad to the bone or a complete chump. A ton of fun. read more
Kiss of Death (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 20, 2015
Kiss of Death Directed by Henry Hathaway Written by Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer; story by Eleazar Lipsky 1947/USA Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This one is famous as Richard Widmark’s film debut but is a satisfying film noir in all respects. Nick Bia read more
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 19, 2015
Miracle on 34th Street
Directed by George Seaton
Written by George Seaton; Story by Valentine Davis
1947/USA
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental A treat every single time I see it. I always forget how pointed some of the satire is. It’s not just about jolly read more
Snow Trail (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 18, 2015
Snow Trail (Ginrei no hate) Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi Written by Akira Kurosawa 1947/Japan Toho Company First viewing/Hulu Plus Toshiro Mifune made his screen debut in this film. He’s very good but I recommend you watch this for Takashi Shimura’s brilliant performance as a thief read more
The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 18, 2015
The Bishop’s Wife
Directed by Henry Koster
Written by Robert E. Sherwood and Leonardo Bercovici from a novel by Robert Nathan
1947/USA
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Dudley: No, Henry. You were praying for guidance. A magical Christmas movie viewed out of se read more
Brighton Rock (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 17, 2015
Brighton Rock
Directed by John Boulting
Written by Graham Greene and Terrence Rattigan from the novel by Greene
1947/UK
Charter Film Productions
First viewing/Amazon Instant Ida: I’ve never changed. It’s like those sticks of rock. Bite one all the way down, you’ll still read Bri read more
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 16, 2015
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Written by Philip Dunne from the novel by R.A. Dick
1947/USA
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental
#211 of 1001 Films You Must See Before You Die Captain Gregg: [laughs] My dear, since Eve picked the apple, no read more
One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 15, 2015
One Wonderful Sunday (“Subarashiki nichiyôbi”) Directed by Akira Kurosawa Written by Akira Kurosawa and Keinosuke Uekusa 1947/Japan Tojo Company First viewing/Hulu Plus This film provides a very interesting glimpse into the wreckage that was Toyko immediately after World War II. The read more
Quai des Orfevres (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 14, 2015
Quai des Orfevres Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot Written by Henri-Georges Clouzot and Jean Ferry from the novel “Legitime Defense” by Stanislas-André Steeman 1947/France Majestic Films Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This may just be the least misanthropic of all Clouzot’s thri read more
Brute Force (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 13, 2015
Brute Force
Directed by Jules Dassin
Written by Richard Brooks; story by Robert Patterson
1947/USA
Mark Hellinger Productions/Universal International Pictures
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Hume Cronyn plays against type as a sadistic guard in this violent prison picture. Burt Lancaster tears up read more