Classic Films

appalachiablue

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2. Superb film, story wise and production, the acting,

Tue Oct 31, 2023, 08:31 PM

Oct 2023

psychological suspense and cinematography.
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Here's the real 'lonely hearts' predator- sociopath and murderer that the book and movie were based on...

Harry F. Powers (born Harm Drenth; November 17, 1893 – March 18, 1932) was a Dutch-born American serial killer who was hanged in Moundsville, West Virginia. Powers lured his victims through "lonely hearts" advertisements, claiming he was looking for love, but ultimately murdering them for their money.

Davis Grubb's 1953 novel The Night of the Hunter and its 1955 film adaptation and 1991 TV adaptation were based on these crimes, with Preacher Harry Powell being the character inspired by Powers. Preacher was played by Robert Mitchum in the 1955 film...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Powers

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'The Night of the Hunter' (1955) Robert Mitchum: 'He Ain't My Dad' Movie Clip [View all] appalachiablue Oct 2023 OP

Have watched that film several times over years. It creeps me out. Great though. Silent Type Oct 2023 #1

Superb film, story wise and production, the acting, appalachiablue Oct 2023 #2

Our parents took us to see this at the drive-in when we were kids Doc Sportello Nov 2023 #3

Poor kids, I bet it shook you up. I didn't see it until appalachiablue Nov 2023 #4

Radio Raheem was the first thing I thought of when I saw that pic of Mitchum Doc Sportello Nov 2023 #5

Laughton was excellent. I need to see Do the Right Thing again, appalachiablue Nov 2023 #6