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Pitfall (1948) was a Film Noir - Black-and-white Film directed by Andre De Toth and produced by Samuel Bischoff.

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Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott in “Pitfall”

By Stephen Reginald on Apr 30, 2024 From Classic Movie Man

Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott in “Pitfall” Pitfall (1948) is an American film noir drama directed by Andre de Toth and starring Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, and Jane Wyatt. The supporting cast includes Ann Doran, John Litel, and Raymond Burr. Johnny Forbes (Powell) works for an in... Read full article


YouTube Noir — Noirvember Day 19: Pitfall (1948)

By shadowsandsatin on Nov 19, 2020 From Shadows and Satin

Today?s pick is my third Lizabeth Scott starrer of the month: Pitfall (1948). Do I need to even bother saying that it?s a favorite? The film boasts a stellar cast that, in addition to Scott, includes Dick Powell, Jane Wyatt, and Raymond Burr; brisk direction by Andre De Toth; and an engaging story t... Read full article


Pitfall (1962)

By Beatrice on Jul 21, 2017 From Flickers in Time

Pitfall (Otoshiana)? Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara Written by Kobo Abe 1962/Japan Teshigahara Productions/Toho Company First viewing/Netflix rental There’s some effective filmmaking here but I failed to get the point if there was one. A miner and his young son are wandering around looki... Read full article


Pitfall (1948)

on Feb 17, 2017 From Journeys in Classic Film

There’s a formula to film noirs, and while not strictly enforced there are particular elements one looks for – the morally ambiguous hero, interplay between light and shadow, an evil femme fatale. It is both this adherence to and divergence from convention that makes director Andre de To... Read full article


PITFALL ( 1948 )

By Theresa Brown on Oct 23, 2016 From CineMaven's Essays from the Couch

Husband ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Wife ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? Mistress? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Creep “PITFALL“ is taut tense quiet drama and I like how?it?plays out. You think it’s going to go one way and director?Andr? De Toth?takes you in a different direction. ?For?Dick Powell who plays?Jo... Read full article


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"Screen Director's Playhouse" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on October 17, 1949 with Dick Powell, Jane Wyatt and Raymond Burr reprising their film roles.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 8, 1948 with Dick Powell, Jane Wyatt and Lizabeth Scott reprising their film roles.
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Also directed by André De Toth




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Also produced by Samuel Bischoff




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Also released in 1948




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