The Film Noir Thread - Beyond Tiki

J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Fri, May 14, 2010 6:12 PM Dick Powell ?? I just saw "Cry Danger" last month at the Film Noir festival at the American Cinematheque (Egyptian Theater) in Hollywood. He starred it in along with Rhonda Fleming. Just when you think you've seen all of the Noir classics, an "undiscovered" gem like this is screened. It was recently restored by the UCLA Televison and Film Archive. I don't want to spoil the film for anyone (in case it gets released on DVD) but it's probably one of the best Noirs that I've ever seen. It had all of the classic Noir elements, not to mention some of the snappiest dialog this side of "Double Indemnity" and "Sweet Smell of Success". Credit, the screenwriter William Bowers who was also responsible for the co-bill "Tight Spot". Rhonda Fleming attended the event and spoke of her experiences. At 87, she still oozed classic movie star glamour !! "Hell's Half Acre" is high on my to-see list. I think it's the only classic Noir to have taken place in Hawaii. Bongo, did they actually shoot scenes there ?? I've never heard of "Forbidden Island". Cool title, I must research it. [ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-05-14 18:37 ]

Dick Powell ?? I just saw "Cry Danger" last month at the Film Noir festival at the American Cinematheque (Egyptian Theater) in Hollywood. He starred it in along with Rhonda Fleming. Just when you think you've seen all of the Noir classics, an "undiscovered" gem like this is screened. It was recently restored by the UCLA Televison and Film Archive.

I don't want to spoil the film for anyone (in case it gets released on DVD) but it's probably one of the best Noirs that I've ever seen. It had all of the classic Noir elements, not to mention some of the snappiest dialog this side of "Double Indemnity" and "Sweet Smell of Success". Credit, the screenwriter William Bowers who was also responsible for the co-bill "Tight Spot".

Rhonda Fleming attended the event and spoke of her experiences. At 87, she still oozed classic movie star glamour !!

"Hell's Half Acre" is high on my to-see list. I think it's the only classic Noir to have taken place in Hawaii. Bongo, did they actually shoot scenes there ?? I've never heard of "Forbidden Island". Cool title, I must research it.

[ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-05-14 18:37 ]

Post #530262 by JOHN-O on Fri, May 14, 2010 6:12 PM