The Great Flamarion (1945)

Part of an entertainment act, a beautiful but unscrupulous female performer manipulates all the men in her life in order to achieve her aims.

Director:

Anthony Mann

Writers:

Anne Wigton (screenplay), Heinz Herald (screenplay)

Stars:

Erich von Stroheim, Mary Beth Hughes, Dan Duryea

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Erich von Stroheim	...	The Great Flamarion (as Erich Von Stroheim)
Mary Beth Hughes	...	Connie Wallace
Dan Duryea	...	Al Wallace
Steve Barclay	...	Eddie Wheeler (as Stephen Barclay)
Lester Allen	...	Tony
Esther Howard	...	Cleo
Michael Mark	...	Nightwatchman

Storyline

Flamarion, expert marksman, is entertaining people in a show which features Connie, beautiful woman and her husband Al. Flamarion and Connie fall in love and decide to get rid of the alcoholic husband.

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Plot Keywords:

adultery | sharpshooter | murder | vaudeville | jealousy | 

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Taglines:

Great With a Gun!!

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Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

Producer W.Lee Wilder was the older brother of famed director Billy Wilder.

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Goofs

In the scene where Connie Wallace first tells Flamarion of her love for him, the position of the gun in Flamarion's hand changes depending upon the shot. When it is a close-up of Flamarion, the gun barrel is high up, about the level of Flamarion's upper arm. In the wider shot, the gun barrel is in the crook of his elbow as his arms are folded.

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Quotes

Connie Wallace: You know, no matter how fast you drink it the distilleries can still stay way ahead of you.
Al Wallace: Yup. But by next week I'll have 'em workin nights to do it!

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Connections

Edited into Muchachada nui: Episode #2.11 (2008)

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Soundtracks

Chita
by Faith Watson

User Reviews

Too bad that this movie is so unknown

This movie is not unforgettable, but enjoyable. I am very surprised to see that i am the only person to comment it. I saw it last summer when i had nothing to do during one afternoon with my sister, no great actors but a fine story that keep you stuck on the screen until the end. One thing to add: it was very rare during the golden age of hollywood to see a leading actor who was not as handsome as the others. So rent it if you find it, it's worth the viewing!

I hope that my English is correct, anyway you will forgive 'cause I am French.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 March 1945 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dead Pigeon

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

W. Lee Wilder Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min 61 min (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1