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3 days ago · Burton Hill Mustin (February 8, 1884 [1] [2] – January 28, 1977) was an American character actor [3] who appeared in over 150 film and television productions. He also worked in radio and appeared on the stage. Mustin began his professional acting career at the age of 67 after director William Wyler cast him in the 1951 film noir Detective Story.
Jul 23, 2024 · William Wyler - Film Director, 1950s Movies: Wyler looked to Broadway and Dead End playwright Kingsley for Detective Story (1951), a generally engaging police-precinct drama that starred Kirk Douglas as an overly violent cop, Eleanor Parker (nominated for an Academy Award as best actress) as his wife, and Lee Grant (nominated as best supporting actress) as a shoplifter. Wyler was again ...
4 days ago · Dial M for Murder undoubtedly ranks among the best 50s thriller movies due to its interesting plot and exceptional filmmaking prowess of Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (played brilliantly by Ray Milland) as he devises an elaborate plan to have his unfaithful wife murdered; however, things don't quite go according to plan when she fights back against her attacker.
3 days ago · The 9th Golden Globe Awards also honored the best films of 1951. That year's Golden Globes also marked the first time that the Best Picture category was split into Musical or Comedy , or Drama . A Place in the Sun won Best Motion Picture - Drama, while An American in Paris won Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
Aug 1, 2024 · I’m working on a review of this entire box set, three noirs starring Edward G. Robinson (including Nightmare and Black Tuesday below), but the first film in this set, Vice Squad, is an enjoyable police procedural, a lighter version of a much better, more serious film, Detective Story (1951). Yet Vice Squad has Robinson, and Detective Story ...
6 days ago · The Maltese Falcon (1941), directed by John Huston, is a cornerstone of the film noir genre, delivering a spellbinding mix of intrigue, betrayal, and mystery. This cinematic masterpiece stars Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, a private detective entangled in a labyrinthine plot revolving around a coveted jewel-encrusted falcon statuette.
Jul 15, 2024 · This haunting tale of betrayal, intrigue, and collective guilt is a suspenseful and disturbing reflection on societal hysteria. Over 400 filmgoers have voted on the 40+ films on Best 1940s Thriller Movies, Ranked. Current Top 3: Laura, Notorious, Rebecca.
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