Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) | |
| Director(s) | Otto Preminger |
| Producer(s) | Otto Preminger, Frank P. Rosenberg (associate) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir |
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Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) was a Crime - Film Noir Film directed by Otto Preminger and produced by Otto Preminger and Frank P. Rosenberg.
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Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney find out “Where the Sidewalk Ends”
By Stephen Reginald on Oct 21, 2021 From Classic Movie ManDana Andrews and Gene Tierney find out “Where the Sidewalk Ends” Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) is an American film noir directed and produced by Otto Preminger and starring Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney. The screenplay was written by Ben Hecht and the cinematography was by Joseph L... Read full article
Review: Where The Sidewalk Ends (1950)
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 15, 2019 From 4 Star FilmsThere’s something intriguing about the opening titles of Where The Sidewalk Ends thanks to a stripped-down quality ditching a conventional score for whistling and recognizable street noise as the credits come painted on the sidewalk. Feet trample over the names in the picture and we get a very... Read full article
Screening of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" at Daystar Center November 18
By Stephen Reginald on Nov 15, 2017 From Classic Movie ManScreening of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" at Daystar Center November 18 “Noirvember” Series: Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State StreetWhen: November 18, 2017Time: 6:30 p.m.Hosted by Stephen Reginald Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) reunites the star’... Read full article
DOUBLE BILL #2 : Laura (1944) and Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
By Carol Martinheira on May 7, 2017 From The Old Hollywood GardenDOUBLE BILL #2 : Laura (1944) and Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) On May 7, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized In 1944, Otto Preminger created his masterpiece, Laura (1944), a murder mystery noir surrounding the investigation into the death of Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney), led ... Read full article
Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
on Mar 16, 2016 From Journeys in Classic FilmAs you wade through the inky underworld of film noir, it’s hard to find surprises after a while; Where the Sidewalk Ends is one such noir.? Dana Andrews and Karl Malden put a spin on the typical noir antiheroes, with Andrews in particular being stuffed with various nuances. Unfortunately, the ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: It's the worst food in town, but don't worry. They usually serve a stomach pump with the dessert.
Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe: Who invited you to come to my restaurant, Mr. Detective? Not me!
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: Martha's the head of a ring of burglars. My presence makes her nervous.
Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe: Yeah, last night we got a whole basketful of diamonds. You wanna see?
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: Bring us two of your dangerous dinners, Martha.
Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe: You know how much I've been offered to poison this man?
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: Ten dollars.
Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe: That's right. I'm holding out for fifteen. Two dinners. Do you want wine?
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: Bring a small bottle.
Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe: Huh! Same old cheapskate!
Morgan Taylor: [after Martha leaves] She adores you, doesn't she?
Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe: She ought to. I sent her husband up.
Morgan Taylor: Was he really a burglar?
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: Wife beater.
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon: Maybe I'd better show you my hand, dream boy.
Morgan Taylor: It's a wonderful day. No job. Everybody against me. My poor dad sitting in a cell... and it's a wonderful day. Isn't that amazing?
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Facts about
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onApril 2, 1951 with Dana Andrews reprising his film role.
Not only was the traditional Twentieth Century Fox fanfare music not utilized at the film's opening, Alfred Newman's ubiquitous "Street Scene Theme" is whistled over the unique opening credits, appropriately written in chalk on a sidewalk.
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