Here’s a pretty good little film noir presentation from the 1940′s. It stars Edward G. Robinson and Lon McCallister. You’ll notice the bad girl that is a very young Julie London of later singing fame.
Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize moral ambiguity and sexual motivation. Hollywood’s classic film noir period is generally regarded as stretching from the early 1940s to the late 1950s. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography, while many of the prototypical stories and much of the attitude of classic noir derive from the hardboiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Depression.
Kevin
Fabulous !!
Thanks
Rich
EXCELLENT!!! I love watching the old black & whites.
Very nice one! Worth watching! I can only recommend this movie.
this movie was fantastic. it had a great plot and continued suspense. good job…worth watching
I THINK I SAW THIS HERE ALREADY ,, GREAT MOVIE LOTS OF SUSPENSE,, THANK YOU !!
Suspence and dramatic with fine Actors,a nice story Mercie JULES.
edward g was a great ambassador for actors
even in this earlier performance you can see
what acting ability he had. A very good story to this film
oh, the joy of country living. robinson’s final face was forever etched in a young boy’s memory, though the rest of the film was somehow forgotten. too far over my little head, i suppose. anyway, thank you for the brilliant return and for your brilliant site. “i think i’m gonna like these pictures”, to sort of quote another great piece of nostalgia you’ve managed to make available. luv ya for it all.
Awesome! U better believe that where ever Edward G. Robinson is there will be a treat.
Please Retrovision, Keep these type of movies coming. I enjoyed This one as I’ve enjoyed all of his
movies. There’s nothing like these old black and white movies. I love them and u’re sight is full of them. Thank U Retro.
I really enjoyed this movie. Please keep these type of movies coming. I love them.
Edward G. is a gem, and I enjoy any and everything I see him in. I’ll be on this sight
for a while, trying to locate other movies similiar to what I’ve just watch.
Keep the coming Retro.!
I live on these movies. I used to junk out on TCM when I lived in the US but when my husband and I moved overseas, I was lost without my black and whites! I was so desperate to find some good ole movies and I started researching online and this site is the BEST I found. Thank you so much for your site and such a great selection. Please keep them coming!
By-the-way, Edward G. is the best. What a diverse actor. I loved him in The Ten Commandments, but I love watching him in less epic movies.
What a great oldie, I love em Edward G is one of my top fav’s. Me an Mum used to watch the black n whites every afternoon with a pot of tea lol they always give me great memories of her.
I LIKE EVERYTHING WITH EDWARD G. ROBINSON IN IT.WHAT A GREAT ACTOR HE WAS! I EXPECTED THIS MOVIE TO BE GOOD AND IT WAS VERY GOOD.THANKS AGAIN KEVIN.
Me again. Finally saw it. Whatever the glitch was it was fixed. Thanks. It is still a spooky film to watch. Top notch acting along with a terrific music score. Eddie Robinson goes full tilt in the spectrum of acting from gentle to completely out of it. They don’t make ‘em like that any more for sure.
I agree about Robinson. This movie is a particularly good example.
Great noir!! Been looking for a site like this….
They certainly don’t make movies like this anymore, very
enterteaining……Thanks…..Bill