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Whistle Stop (1946) -- When beautiful Mary returns home to her "whistle stop" home town, long-standing feelings of animosity between two of her old boyfriends leads to robbery and murder.
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Director:
Léonide Moguy
Writers:
Maritta M. Wolff (novel)
Philip Yordan (screenplay)
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Release Date:
25 January 1946 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Crime | Film-Noir more
Tagline:
SHE SPELLED TROUBLE FOR EVERY GUY THAT MADE A PLAY FOR HER! (original print ad - all caps)
Plot:
When beautiful Mary returns home to her "whistle stop" home town, long-standing feelings of animosity between two of her old boyfriends leads to robbery and murder. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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George Raft ... Kenny Veech

Ava Gardner ... Mary
Victor McLaglen ... Gitlo
Tom Conway ... Lew Lentz
Jorja Curtright ... Fran
Jane Nigh ... Josie Veech
Florence Bates ... Molly Veech
Charles Drake ... Ernie
Charles Judels ... Sam Veech
Carmel Myers ... Estelle
Jimmy Conlin ... Al - the Barber
Jimmy Ames ... Mr. Barker

Mack Gray ... Bartender
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Runtime:
85 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Finland:K-16 | USA:Approved (PCA #11258, General Audience) | Sweden:15
Filming Locations:
San Fernando, California, USA
Company:
Nero Films more

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Trivia:
Mack Gray, who plays the replacement bartender, was an old friend of Raft's and his film career consisted mostly of cameos in Raft films. more
Quotes:
Kenny Veech: What are you doin' home tonight?
Mary: Lew had to drive to Mayfield. What are you doin' home tonight?
Kenny Veech: Lew had to drive to Mayfield.
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Ava Gardner is Amazing, 19 September 2008
5/10
Author: beresfordmax from United States

This movie doesn't quite make it into the ranks of noir. Although it's interesting to watch George Raft and Ava Gardener, there isn't any chemistry between them and their relationship is not believable.

Nevertheless, Gardner is amazing eye candy, a screen goddess, and steals every scene she is in. Frankly, she is so gorgeous that she is completely miscast in this little melodrama about small town hicks.

The story takes place in the post-depression era and contains a few nice plot twists. Victor McLaglen delivers a terrific performance as Raft's drinking buddy and partner in crime, but the rest of the cast don't do much for the movie except provide forgettable characters.

The direction and cinematography are okay but the biggest problem is the casting. None of the main characters except McLaglen fit their roles. The DVD (Classic Film Noir, Volume 2) is worth watching for Gardner and McLaglen, who sparkle in a movie that is otherwise quite ordinary.

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