Jan Sterling is a B-girl who lives on “Mystery Street” (1950) from MGM. She’s killed and Ricardo Montalban is the detective trying to find out why. He gets help from Harvard professor Bruce Bennett. They get no help from the gal’s silly landlady Elsa Lanchester. #FilmNoir #TCMParty #31DaysofOscar
“Speaking of Murder” (1957) stars Jean Gabin, garage owner by day leading a gun-packing gang of robbers during off hours. The group suspects his younger brother (Marcel Bozzuffi) of being a police informant. The men don’t know who to trust. Cite Films. Gaumont Distribution. #FilmNoir #FrenchNoir
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Chester Morris may have a “Blind Spot” (19457) when it comes to finding a murder. As an alcoholic writer, he’s not sure what happened to a publisher who ends up dead after a meeting. Steven Geray is a writer who tries to help. So does secretary Constance Dowling. Columbia. #FilmNoir
Thrilled to see you in my feed again! I slightly disagree. I could take a nap there and feel relaxed bc it’s like being surrounded in a meadow. Long term, probably not✨
“Without Pity” (1948) is the Italian stars Carla Del Poggio as a woman who witnesses the shooting of John Kitzmiller, a U.S. serviceman. Shady people surround them as they try to escape their desperate situations. Produced by Carlo Ponti for Lux Film. #FilmNoir #neorealism #italiannoir
On #NoirAlley Edmond O’Brien wears a “Shield for Murder” (1954) as a crooked cop. He’s violent with a deaf mute who saw him kill. A missing $25K gets the attention of people who want the bad cop. O’Brien was also the film’s codirector. United Artists. #FilmNoir #TCMParty @tcmtv.bsky.social
It’s a #FilmNoir flashback Friday night on @tcmtv.bsky.social with The Locket, The Killers, D.O.A., and 2 James M. Cain stories: Mildred Pierce & Double Indemnity (1944). Barbara Stanwyck convinces Fred MacMurray that they must get rid of her husband. With Edward G. Robinson. Warner Bros. #TCMParty
Jessie Ralph indeed! She and Powell were in an earlier feature this morning on TCM (and my favorite non-Nick-and-Nora Powell/Loy film) “Double Wedding” from 1937. Ralph is the Stonewall Jackson to his Charley Horse 😆 #TCMParty
Happy New Year, everyone ✨
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Also on #TCM Tuesday, a movie mixing Christmas, comedy, and crime is “Larceny Inc.” (1942). Edward G. Robinson is out of prison and ready for another heist. But things go sideways after he buys a luggage store next to a bank. With Jane Wyman, Broderick Crawford, & Jack Carson. Warner Bros. #TCMParty
A holiday flavored #FilmNoir assortment…at least six air on #TCM Tuesday including “Mr. Soft Touch” (1949). Glenn Ford is a hoodlum hiding out with the homeless. Social worker Evelyn Keyes is suspicious. Columbia. @noirfoundation.bsky.social website has descriptions & times. #TCMParty #HolidayNoir
Tonight on #NoirAlley shot from the perspective of Phillip Marlowe (Robert Montgomery) it’s “Lady in the Lake” from 1947. He’s looking into a murder case. Audrey Totter is a story editor who may be a suspect. Jayne Meadows is also involved. With Lloyd Nolan. MGM. #FilmNoir #ChrimasNoir #TCMParty
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“Touchez Pas au Grisbi” (1954) stars Jean Gabin, who just pulled off a daring heist of gold bars and just wants to enjoy the spoils of his hard work. But others are getting in his way including an ex-partner. With Jeanne Moreau, Rene Dary, Directed by Jacques Becker. Les Films Corona. #FilmNoir
