The narration voice over nearly ruins the film. It goes on for about half the film and then we have the editorial comment at the end which does not help. Directors should focus on visual images to tell the story and limit any narration for only essential details. Ok- it is historicall and shows the actual rubble of. WWIi... But the film is nowhere on the level as The Third Man which had similar location and time period and theme concerns.
I l film noir movies. But I had to bust out laughing, when Hilda and her mom referred to Zachary Scott as a young boy. Hell he had to be in his late 30s or 40s. He always seemed to play schemers and weasels.
Still watching, almost choked when Ann asked Ronnie how old, he was. And he said 28, man you'll never see, 28 again. That's as bad in the movie called the web, with Edmond o'brien and William benedix, Edmond was supposed to be younger, hell they looked the same age. Lol 😂 😂 😂 smh.
Thank you . I loved Veronica Lake and felt the tragedy of Alan Ladd's character. He saw the possibility of a different life when it was too late.His death was the logical result of the life he led. We can really wish for mercy for his battered soul.
Guys, two other HEAVY clues it’s a dream: the garbage truck has a 35 on its side (35 years from 1933 to 1968 is how long Noodles spent in his sorrows) and the plate is ON 23 31; if you cross the numbers it’s 12/33 (December 1933) implying what we’re seeing is happening ON 12/33: Noodles is still in the opium den in Chinatown (as the pagoda across the street also suggests). Case closed.
Liz Scott born 29 of September lm born the 30 September there’s my connection to a “classy dame” the Tommy’s today are all running around Australia kicking footballs, and scratching their balls ⚽️ thinking about their next tattoo for instagram 😂😂😂😂 look at how far the western world has come, lm out of here 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'll take the originaal everytime! Besides how could you resurrect Roy Earle! So the Paalance movie is nonsensical because of Earles death in 1941! Not as good as the Bogart Lupino original because it's the authentic version!
No one ever mentions but young Charlie by helping her uncle get out of town when she KNOWS he is a serial killer (he even is on the train with Mrs. Potter yet another silly widow). Legally she would be an accessory to his future murders!
Watch Stanwyck's face in the car when her husband says he'll be back by Tuesday at the latest, as Macmurray crouches in the back seat, waiting to strangle him!
Just watched it. The whole cast was wonderful. I loved Dick Powell in this role. I agree with Eddie, the plot is confusing. I just had to stop trying to follow it and enjoy the film. Evelyn Keyes was luminous.
It would be really interesting if somebody made an adaptation true to the original novel. Themes that were taboo in those Production Code days are no big deal now.
