Classic Films

Auggie

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9. Didn't include Matese Falcon because I'v already seen it dozens of times

Thu Feb 24, 2022, 02:21 PM

Feb 2022

I own the DVD and have a copy on my phone!

Check out Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) if you can. It's often considered to be the first of the Film-Noir genre. Peter Lorre is the best well-known star albeit in a creepy, supporting role. Well worth it.

On edit: Seems to be a consensus Casablanca can be considered Film-Noir. I didn't include it because even though I've seen it dozens of times I haven't seen it recently. Like the Maltese Falcon, I practically know it verbatim.

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Binging on 40s/50s Film-Noir ... [View all] Auggie Feb 2022 OP

Double Indemnity Jeebo Feb 2022 #1

Yep ... Auggie Feb 2022 #7

How are you subscribing to stream TCM? Tx in advance. appalachiablue Feb 2022 #2

YouTubeTV Auggie Feb 2022 #8

TY, super. I've got into FN more recently on the MovieTV Channel appalachiablue Feb 2022 #11

Cape Fear ... Auggie Feb 2022 #14

I'm a big fan too of film noir. I like your list of favs. I've seen some and will find the ones... brush Feb 2022 #3

Didn't include Matese Falcon because I'v already seen it dozens of times Auggie Feb 2022 #9

Surprisingly, I've found YouTube to be an excellent source of little-seen noir films. NBachers Feb 2022 #4

Thanks for the tip Auggie Feb 2022 #10

Film noir fan also jalan48 Feb 2022 #5

Yep. Watched it this morning! Auggie Feb 2022 #12

Pushover-- Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak (on YouTube) Baked Potato Feb 2022 #6

Thanks -- added to watch list Auggie Feb 2022 #13

YW, thanks for the OP. Baked Potato Feb 2022 #15