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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Quotes from
Jeff Bailey: Well, she comes the closest.
Kathie Moffat: Can't you even feel sorry for me?
Jeff Bailey: I'm not going to try.
Kathie Moffat: Jeff...
Jeff Bailey: Just get out, will you? I have to sleep in this room.
Jeff Bailey: You can never help anything, can you? You're like a leaf that the wind blows from one gutter to another.
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Facts about
After Humphrey Bogart refused the lead it was offered to John Garfield and then Dick Powell, both of whom turned it down. Robert Mitchum was fourth choice.
Two lines from this film ("Do you wanna talk business or do you wanna play house" and "I'm tired of gettin' pushed around") were sampled in an early house music track entitled "Tired of Getting Pushed Around." It was the only song released by 2 Men, a Drum Machine and a Trumpet, which was comprised of 2 of the 3 members of the band Fine Young Cannibals (who took their name from the film All the Fine Young Cannibals).
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