🎬 A Timeless Thriller Reborn at Nocturne Theatre!

This evening, step under the illustrious marquee of Nocturne Theatre for the exclusive screening of "Split Second" (1953), now revitalized in DVD quality from a once poor-quality print. Witness this gripping noir thriller in a clarity that redefines its original splendor. Helmed by first-time director Dick Powell, you won't be able to take your eyes off the screen! Enjoy this rare gem, and enjoy it again any time you'd like!

Starring the Dynamic Stephen McNally & the Captivating Alexis Smith!

Be captivated by the intense performances of Stephen McNally and Alexis Smith in this heart-pounding narrative. "Split Second" masterfully intertwines suspense and drama, embodying the essence of 1950s noir.

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Director: The visionary Dick Powell
Genre: A thrilling blend of Noir, Suspense, Drama
Plot Synopsis: In a race against time, hostages grapple with survival as they are held captive by escaped convicts. Set against a backdrop of impending doom, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Through painstaking efforts, we've elevated "Split Second" to DVD quality, ensuring every shadowy detail and tense moment is experienced as never before. Relive the intensity of classic noir with unparalleled clarity.

🔍 Why This Film Captivates:

- Edge-of-your-seat suspense: A true testament to noir thrillers.
- Powerful performances: Stephen McNally and Alexis Smith bring depth and intensity to their roles.
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The Dark Past is a 1948 American film noir psychological thriller film starring William Holden, Nina Foch, and Lee J. Cobb. Directed by Rudolph Maté.

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1957 | Approved | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir | Sept 1957 (USA)
Stars: George Nader • Joanna Moore • Brian Keith • Virginia Field
George Nader plays a reporter whose career is ruined by liquor. A comeback opportunity presents itself when Nader is a bystander at the arrest of a well-known criminal. TRIVIA: Filming began with Jeffrey Hunter in the lead, but a serious case of hepatitis caused him to be replaced with George Nader after one day of shooting.

The Inner Circle (1946) Full movie, film noir detective movie. Private detective Johnny Strange finds himself with a perfect new secretary. But after a local gossip columnist turns up murdered, she may prove too good to be true. A fun if somewhat light weight crime noir movie. - Broken Trout -

Inner Sanctum is a movie about a murderer who is on the lam and hiding out in a small town. Unbeknownst to him, he is not only hiding in the same boarding house as the only witness to his crime, he is sharing the same room.

The story is framed with the murder victim speaking with a mysterious man who warns her not to leave the train at the next stop. Laughing that she ignores warning the mysterious man relates the story of the murder without revealing that she is the victim.

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Directed by Lew Landers, produced by Richard B. Morros (executive producer), Samuel Rheiner (producer) and Walter Shenson (producer), written by Jerome T. Gollard, starring Charles Russell as Harold Dunlap, Mary Beth Hughes as Jean Maxwell, Dale Belding as, Mike Bennett, Billy House as McFee, Fritz Leiber, Sr. as Doctor Valonius (the Seer), Nana Bryant as Thelma Mitchell, Lee Patrick as Ruth Bennett, Roscoe Ates as Willy, Eddie Parks as Barney and Eve Miller as Marie Kembar (Dunlap's Fiancée).

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Source: "Inner Sanctum (1948 film)" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. 8 November 2012. Web. 22 March 2013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I....nner_Sanctum_(1948_f

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He loved his wife to death!
London businessman, James Nevill, is betrayed by his uncle Cyrus McGowan in risky business that will bankrupt his company. He decides to force his former friend Paul Kirby to kill him so that his so dearly loved wife, Andrea, receives a life insurance policy to have a good life after his passing.

Colorized version: https://youtu.be/r8X5APKkMW8


Original title: Five Days (1954) AKA: Paid to Kill
This film is subtitled in many languages.

Director: Montgomery Tully
Writer: Paul Tabori
Stars: Dane Clark, Cecile Chevreau, Paul Carpenter
Genres: British Cinema, Crime, Drama, Film-noir, Mystery, Thriller


00:00 Full Movie (with subitles)
01:42 An intense conversation between Cyrus and Jim Nevill regarding a business deal and a pending decision.
06:09 Secrets, relationships, and business struggles unfold during a party invitation and unexpected visit.
10:42 A mysterious conversation between two individuals involving past debts and a dangerous deal.
15:54 A man is coerced into a criminal scheme involving deceit, manipulation, and a plan to fake his death.
20:58 A man receives incriminating letters from a deceased woman, leading to a tense confrontation and a plot for revenge.
27:10 Discussion and negotiation at a corporate event involving a young chairman, with a focus on a new business partnership.
31:05 A series of business discussions and plans unfold between characters in various locations.
38:41 Betrayal and urgency escalate as secrets are revealed during a late-night confrontation.
42:43 Mystery unfolds as characters search for Paul Kirby, facing deception and danger.
48:40 Investigation of a mysterious threat leads to a tense confrontation with suspects.
56:35 A secretary is questioned about a client's whereabouts and suspected wrongdoings.
58:48 A suspenseful plot unfolds as Jim and Andrea unravel a mystery involving deceit and murder.
1:05:15 Tragic love triangle leads to a deadly confrontation between Jim, Andrea, and Peter.


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Film noir is one of my favorite film genres, so I thought I'd make a video featuring a collection of my personal film noir favorites. This is not a definitive list since I forget a bunch of noir movies, but it does include a ton of noir films I tend to watch over and over again.

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Pitfall (1948) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrmhR_ly1BE
Crime Wave (1954) https://archive.org/details/crime-wave-1954
The Naked City (1948) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-W4MZI3T38
99 River Street (1953) https://archive.org/details/99rs667h66
Human Desire (1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOYTDZp_ZTM
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YVgCiu00P4
The Blue Gardenia (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCTy_qVgvOY
Somewhere in the Night (1946) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mv9lNm9xD0

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In order to get his way, New York producer Matt Saxon manipulates and controls everyone around him but his latest protégé, novelist Eric Busch, finally stands-up to him.

The Saxon Charm is a 1948 American film noir drama film written and directed by Claude Binyon based on the novel of the same name by Frederic Wakeman Sr. and starring Robert Montgomery, Susan Hayward, John Payne and Audrey Totter.

1958 | Approved | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir | Sept 1958 (USA)
Stars: Colleen Miller • Charles Drake • Rod Taylor • Josephine Hutchinson
A killer on the lam takes refuge in his childhood home where his mother and widowed sister-in-law are ignorant of his criminal past.

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IMDb - 'Philo Vance, accompanied by his prize-losing Scottish terrier, investigates the locked-room murder of a prominent and much-hated collector whose broken Chinese vase provides an important clue.'

The Mob is a 1951 American film-noir/crime/thriller produced by Columbia Pictures, directed by Robert Parrish, and starring Broderick Crawford.

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What exactly is neo-noir, you ask? In honor of Noirvember, here’s a quick, educational, and highly contrasted Look at what constitutes neo-noir.

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In 1980s Tokyo, an enigmatic expat is suspected of killing her friend, who's gone missing in the wake of their love triangle with a local photographer.

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"Dark Jazz" invites you into a world where the shadows dance and mystery lingers in the air. This collection of dark jazz tunes captures the essence of noir, with its rich, atmospheric soundscapes that evoke images of dimly lit alleyways and smoky speakeasies. Each piece is a journey into the heart of the night, where the melodies are as complex and intriguing as the stories they could tell.

Crafted for lovers of both jazz and the noir genre, these music sessions blend haunting trumpet solos, moody piano chords, and subtle rhythmic undertones to create a listening experience that's both captivating and introspective. It's the perfect backdrop for late-night contemplation, creative inspiration, or simply immersing yourself in a sound that's as timeless as it is mysterious.

Embrace the allure of the night with "Noir Music Sessions" Let the music transport you to a bygone era where intrigue and romance walk hand in hand under the cover of darkness. This playlist is not just a collection of songs; it's an invitation to explore the depths of jazz and the shadowy corners of the human experience.

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[04:03] Sleepy New York - Zoltan Swanson
[08:14] Stranger - Waage Petersen
[11:53] Mind & Heart - Waldo Schmidt
[15:54] Billie's Hat - Schulz Hoffmann
[20:06] Rose for My Baby - Watson Thorington
[23:55] Surrounding Love - Hansen Thorarensen
[28:10] My Brother - Dixie Wayne
[31:39] Golden Hour - Stuart Fischer
[35:40] Only Me - Zoltan Swanson & Waage Petersen
[39:45] You're My Soul - Briem Bergmann & Dixie Wayne
[43:17] Lovin on Me - Zoltan Swanson & Beatrix Bea
[47:19] Who I Am - Hansen Thorarensen & Dixie Wayne
[51:26] Slow Morning - Van Olson
[55:51] Time - Zoltan Swanson & Waage Petersen
[59:38] Mood Of Pleasure - Zane Goodman
[1:03:44] Dance the Night - Sebastian Stanton & Wagner Becker
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If you're a fan of dark, atmospheric crime dramas, you don't want to miss these Nordic Noir and Scandinavian TV series. In this video, we're sharing our top 10 picks for shows that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

From Sweden to Denmark to Norway, these series showcase some of the best storytelling and acting that the region has to offer. We'll delve into each show's unique setting, characters, and themes, and what makes them stand out in the crowded world of crime dramas.

Whether you're a seasoned fan of Nordic Noir or just discovering it for the first time, these 10 TV series are sure to satisfy your craving for suspense, mystery, and intrigue. So grab some snacks and get ready for a binge-watching session like no other.

We'll also include clips and trailers from each series to give you a taste of what you can expect. Don't miss out on these must-watch Nordic Noir and Scandinavian TV shows - start binging today!

When successful businessman Lee Warren suspects his wife is having an affair, he sets out to find her lover, kill him, and make it look like a suicide. Complications set in, when he finds out she has another lover as well, so Lee has to change his plans.

Dear Murderer (1947)
Studio: Gainsborough Pictures
Director: Arthur Crabtree
Writer:  Muriel Box, Sydney Box 
Cast: Eric Portman, Greta Gynt

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Night Editor is a 1946 American film noir crime drama B-movie, starring William Gargan, Janis Carter and Jeff Donnell. Directed by Henry Levin.

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A man (James Austin Johnson) investigates a widow (Aubrey Plaza) accused of murdering her husband.

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#classicmovies #filmnoir #worldwar2 In 1947, Ann Sheridan, renowned as the 'oomph' girl, starred in the film noir The Unfaithful. Blending crime drama with social commentary,THE UNFAITHFUL vividly portrayed the harsh realities of the post-World War II marriage and divorce crisis. Following WWII, the American divorce rate surged dramatically, largely fueled by an unprecedented wave of GI divorces.

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US Marriage Statistics by year

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Divorce rate table 1940-1986

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THE UNFAITHFUL REVIEW NYT

https://www.nytimes.com/1947/0....6/28/archives/the-un

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The Story of the Missing English Wife (this one is pretty crazy)

https://www.newspapers.com/art....icle/quad-city-times

Wife He Left Behind Sues

https://www.newspapers.com/art....icle/daily-news/1447

LOVER'S BULLETS WRITE END TO CONFESSION BY GI'S WIFE

https://www.newspapers.com/art....icle/star-tribune/14

Ann Sheridan back after Suspension

https://www.newspapers.com/art....icle/the-baltimore-s

"Millett Says Veterans Who Sue Wives for Infidelity Forget Their Own Conduct While Away"

https://www.newspapers.com/art....icle/the-independent

Shave Unfaithful Wives Heads

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The Docks is a Neo Noir Short film originally created for the #FilmRiot #OneMinuteChallenge where filmmakers had to make a film that was one minute or less and used music by #Filmstro. Film Riot did a Noir Short Film challenge before, but I managed to miss it! Film noir has always been something of an obsession of mine.

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Awards won by this film:
Best Horror/Thriller under 60 seconds - Berlin Flash Film Festivals
Best Noir/Detective film - Flicks Film Festival
Best in Festival - Whidbey Island Film Festival

This was actually also my first award winning film! 2019 was a good year for me.

My one minute version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adr3imIGstQ&feature=youtu.be

Thanks to the actors, Féadha ní Chaoimhe and Mikey Tsoukkas for giving such wonderful performances.

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