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His Kind of Woman (1951) was a Comedy - Crime Film directed by John Farrow and Richard Fleischer and produced by Robert Fellows, Howard Hughes, John Farrow and Robert Sparks.

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His Kind of Woman (1951)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 6, 2018 From 4 Star Films

A real?disaster. That’s what His Kind of Woman could have easily been because with Howard Hughes meddling in any production it was very likely that something would get dragged out, lopped off, or in some way switched around. In this case, the whole film was shot by John Farrow only for Hughes ... Read full article


Film Noir Review: His Kind of Woman (1951)

By Danilo Castro on Aug 30, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

?This place is dangerous. The time right deadly. The drinks are on me, my bucko!? There?s an old saying that all films are made at least three times: once, when the screenwriter commits the story to paper; again, when the director captures the story on film; and finally, when the story is constructe... Read full article


Classic Films in Focus: HIS KIND OF WOMAN (1951)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 20, 2015 From Virtual Virago

His Kind of Woman (1951) combines film noir and cock-eyed comedy in the performances of two great stars, Robert Mitchum and Vincent Price. Mitchum handles the grimmer business, facing off against Raymond Burr and a gang of nasty lackeys, while Price hams it up gloriously as an actor who yearns to pl... Read full article


Classic Films in Focus: HIS KIND OF WOMAN (1951)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 20, 2015 From Virtual Virago

His Kind of Woman (1951) combines film noir and cock-eyed comedy in the performances of two great stars, Robert Mitchum and Vincent Price. Mitchum handles the grimmer business, facing off against Raymond Burr and a gang of nasty lackeys, while Price hams it up gloriously as an actor who yearns to pl... Read full article


Classic Films in Focus: HIS KIND OF WOMAN (1951)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 20, 2015 From Virtual Virago

His Kind of Woman (1951) combines film noir and cock-eyed comedy in the performances of two great stars, Robert Mitchum and Vincent Price. Mitchum handles the grimmer business, facing off against Raymond Burr and a gang of nasty lackeys, while Price hams it up gloriously as an actor who yearns to pl... Read full article


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Myron Winton: [after he and the other guests have viewed one of Mark Cardigan's films] Yes sir, I agree with those folks: that was one of the finest movies I've ever seen. They oughta' make 'em ALL like that. None of this nonsense about social matters. People don't go to the movies to see how miserable the world is - they go there to eat popcorn and be happy!
Mark Cardigan: [Addressing Mr. Krafft] What did you think of it?
Martin Krafft: [Dourly] It had a message no pigeon would carry.
Mark Cardigan: [Slightly amused, turning to Mr. Winton] At my studios, all messages are handled by Western Union.
Myron Winton: You know, you can't take his opinion on anything: he's an *intellectual.*
[Cardigan responds with a look of mild alarm]


Mark Cardigan: [Preparing to go out and rescue Dan Milner] Now might I drink hot blood and do such bitter business the earth would quake to look upon.
Helen Cardigan: [Rolling eyes] 'Hamlet' again...
Gerald Hobson: Mark, this is no time for histrionics.
Mark Cardigan: [Scoffing] What fools ye mortals be.


Mark Cardigan: [to Milner and Lenore] Well, what did you think of the picture?
Lenore Brent: [Sarcasm] Oh, it was fine. It was just a little long - about an hour and a half.


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In later interviews, Robert Mitchum admitted that much of the script was made up as they went along.
John Farrow finished the film, but Howard Hughes brought in Richard Fleischer to add a few shots (Hughes himself co-wrote the ending with Fleischer). Fleischer ended up reshooting the entire film.
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