The Scarlet Hour (1956)Director:Michael Curtiz |
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The Scarlet Hour (1956)Director:Michael Curtiz |
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Carol Ohmart | ... |
Pauline 'Paulie' Nevins
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| Tom Tryon | ... |
E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall
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Jody Lawrance | ... |
Kathy Stevens
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| James Gregory | ... |
Ralph Nevins
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| Elaine Stritch | ... |
Phyllis Rycker
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| E.G. Marshall | ... |
Lt. Jennings
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| Edward Binns | ... |
Sgt. Allen
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Scott Marlowe | ... |
Vince
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Billy Gray | ... |
Tom Rycker
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| Jacques Aubuchon | ... |
Fat Boy
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| David Lewis | ... |
Dr. Sam Lynbury
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Johnstone White | ... |
Tom Raymond
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James Stone | ... |
Dean Franklin
(as James F. Stone)
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Maureen Hurley | ... |
Mrs. Lynbury
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James Todd | ... |
Inspector Paley
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I really don't understand why this Michael Curtiz film is so hard to find. And since so many years. A rather good film noir, in the Warner Bors tradition, except that this time it was produced by Paramount Pictures. And like some other late Curtiz's films, there are no really great stars in this movie. Actors as we could have seen in B pictures. But this is definitely not a B picture.
The usual topic of the triangle: Wife, husband and lover. The gal wants to get rid of her husband with the help of her lover. Characterization, music score, sets by night, everything is very interesting in this authentic and - I repeat - rare gem. Don't miss Nat King Cole singing "Never Let Me Go". A charming movie which reminds me my childhood.
But it is not a masterpiece although.