
This sombre drama qualifies to be a true film noir. The atmosphere is sinister and depressing, and the performances are resigned and tragic. Read More »
Tag Archives: 1940s
Hatter’s Castle (1942) Lance Comfort

James Brodie (Robert Newton) is the only hatter in a small area in Scotland. Read More »
The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) Henry Levin

Edmond Dantes is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned. Read More »
Desperate Cargo (1941) William Beaudine

Several persons are waiting at a Caribbean port for the Caribbean Cruiser, a seaplane that has been delayed by the weather. Read More »
Deadline at Dawn (1946) Harold Clurman

Alex, a sailor on leave, recovers from a drink-induced blackout with a large sum of money Read More »
Strike Up the Band (1940) Busby Berkeley

A high school boy wants to become a professional musician, and his gal pal wants to become his best girl. Read More »
La Terra Trema / The Earth Trembles (1948) Luchino Visconti

Poor Sicilian fishers are exploited by fish wholesalers. One of the families is trying to escape Read More »
Historia de un gran amor (1942) Julio Bracho

Historia de un Gran Amor was one of the most successful Mexican productions of 1943 Read More »
The Time of Their Lives (1946) Charles Barton

Two ghosts who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War return to 20th century New England Read More »
They Came to a City (1944) Basil Dearden

Nine personalities from various walks of life are hauled into some post-war Utopia, but just how many are prepared to live inside? Read More »