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The Lucky Stiff

  • 19491949
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
120
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Brian Donlevy, Dorothy Lamour, and Claire Trevor in The Lucky Stiff (1949)
ComedyCrime
Semi-successful lawyer John Malone is intrigued by local night club singer Anna Marie St. Clair. After meeting her at the club, he is present when her boss (and more?) is killed, and she is ... Read allSemi-successful lawyer John Malone is intrigued by local night club singer Anna Marie St. Clair. After meeting her at the club, he is present when her boss (and more?) is killed, and she is arrested for the crime. Sentenced to death, Malone and his faithful secretary set out to f... Read allSemi-successful lawyer John Malone is intrigued by local night club singer Anna Marie St. Clair. After meeting her at the club, he is present when her boss (and more?) is killed, and she is arrested for the crime. Sentenced to death, Malone and his faithful secretary set out to find the real murderer, who is probably also responsible for a protection racket Malone is ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
120
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  • Director
    • Lewis R. Foster
  • Writers
    • Lewis R. Foster(screenplay)
    • Craig Rice(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dorothy Lamour
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Claire Trevor
  • Director
    • Lewis R. Foster
  • Writers
    • Lewis R. Foster(screenplay)
    • Craig Rice(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dorothy Lamour
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Claire Trevor
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    • 3User reviews
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    Dorothy Lamour
    Dorothy Lamour
    • Anna Marie St. Claire
    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • John J. Malone
    Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor
    • Marguerite Seaton
    Irene Hervey
    Irene Hervey
    • Mrs. Eve Childers
    Marjorie Rambeau
    Marjorie Rambeau
    • Hattie Hatfield
    Robert Armstrong
    Robert Armstrong
    • Insp. Von Flanagan
    Warner Anderson
    Warner Anderson
    • Eddie Britt
    Virginia Patton
    Virginia Patton
    • Millie Dale
    Richard Gaines
    Richard Gaines
    • Dist. Atty. John Logan
    Joe Sawyer
    Joe Sawyer
    • Tony
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • Louie Perez
    • (as Larry Blake)
    Billy Vine
    • Joe Di Angelo
    Bob Hopkins
    • MacDougal
    Sidney Miller
    Sidney Miller
    • Bernstein
    Charles Meredith
    Charles Meredith
    • Jim Childers aka Big Jim
    Jimmy Ames
    • Rico Di Angelo
    Irmgard Dawson
    • Undetermined Role
    • (unconfirmed)
    James Nolan
    James Nolan
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    • Director
      • Lewis R. Foster
    • Writers
      • Lewis R. Foster(screenplay)
      • Craig Rice(novel)
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    • Trivia
      The Lucky Stiff was produced by famous comedian Jack Benny, the only feature film he ever produced, through his production company, Amusement Enterprises.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Quicksand (1950)
    • Soundtracks
      LONELINESS
      Music by Victor Young
      Lyrics by Ned Washington
      Sung by Dorothy Lamour
      Staged by Eddie Prinz (as Edward Prinz)

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    Well......
    I know that Lewis R Foster is not a film noir specialist, but rather a adventure or western one. Look for instance CROSSWINDS, CAPTAIN CHINA, LAST OUTPOST or EL PASO and so on...

    As film noirs, I saw ARMORED CAR, CRASHOUT, MANHANDLED, and I was not disappointed. This film is not really a crime movie, but a mix up of crime, comedy or drama with a light touch. But not charmless. Typically from the late 40's, it should please many of the film buffs. rare stuff too. The playing is quite good, but I can't consider it as an unforgettable movie.

    I guess Lewis R Foster made some more films like this, not westerns or adventures. Petty dramas or comedies. I only know he never directed sci fi flicks.

    Well, after all, why not watching this one...
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    • Release date
      • May 26, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Det lyckliga liket
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(interiors)
    • Production company
      • Amusement Enterprises Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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