The Film Noir Thread - Beyond Tiki

T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 8:50 AM John-O - I learned of a Columbia Pictures film years ago that featured a chase scene aboard a wooden roller-coaster as its climax. After years of attempts to secure a copy for my collection and failing each attempt - I began to doubt such a film existed. No VHS release. No DVD release either. My prayers were finally realized in 2003 although the movie remains un-available for home viewing. It is the film noir classic "Man In The Dark" directed by Lew Landers. Released in 1953 for 3D presentation, the film stars Edmond O'Brian as an ex-con who receives an experimental brain operation in prison designed to wipe out his memories and killer instincts. Problem is that after leaving prison he can't remember where a stash of money from a prior heist was hidden. The reason the film holds a special place in my psyche is because of all the footage taken on the Ocean Park, CA amusement pier - pre P.O.P. The film surpassed all my expectations as to what glimpses it might contain of the old amusement pier. Put simply? Astounding. And in 3D?...My God! The World 3D Film Festival of 2003 held at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood featured a showing of "Man In The Dark" in glorious 3D as intended upon release in '53. I attended and so did many other enthusiasts. The morning viewing (a weekday) was sold-out. The majority in attendance probably played hooky from work... TikiG [ Edited by: TikiG 2009-09-21 08:53 ]

John-O -

I learned of a Columbia Pictures film years ago that featured a chase scene aboard a wooden roller-coaster as its climax. After years of attempts to secure a copy for my collection and failing each attempt - I began to doubt such a film existed. No VHS release. No DVD release either.

My prayers were finally realized in 2003 although the movie remains un-available for home viewing.

It is the film noir classic "Man In The Dark" directed by Lew Landers.

Released in 1953 for 3D presentation, the film stars Edmond O'Brian as an ex-con who receives an experimental brain operation in prison designed to wipe out his memories and killer instincts. Problem is that after leaving prison he can't remember where a stash of money from a prior heist was hidden.

The reason the film holds a special place in my psyche is because of all the footage taken on the Ocean Park, CA amusement pier - pre P.O.P.

The film surpassed all my expectations as to what glimpses it might contain of the old amusement pier. Put simply? Astounding. And in 3D?...My God!

The World 3D Film Festival of 2003 held at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood featured a showing of "Man In The Dark" in glorious 3D as intended upon release in '53. I attended and so did many other enthusiasts. The morning viewing (a weekday) was sold-out. The majority in attendance probably played hooky from work...

TikiG

[ Edited by: TikiG 2009-09-21 08:53 ]

Post #484414 by TikiG on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 8:50 AM