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Decent film noir
posted by Zürich GnomeSTAFFMOD on November 21, 2017 at 2:04 PM
Not one of the best, but worth seeing for some fine performances, especially Gomez and Garfield. The director was blacklisted shortly after making this, and didn't work as a director for a couple of decades, although he was able to write by using a front for his script work.
Reply by rudely_murray
on November 21, 2017 at 3:33 PM
John Garfield was such a brilliant actor. I agree that this is not top-drawer noir, but very enjoyable all the same.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on November 22, 2017 at 5:36 AM
Thanks for the recommendation. I like John Garfield.
Reply by Zürich Gnome
on November 23, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Yes, Garfield was outstanding in nearly all his roles. I thought he was especially good in The Postman Always Rings Twice. And speaking of blacklisting, he ran into some trouble during that era caused by overzealous witch hunters. I think the stress of HUAC investigations contributed to his early death at age 39.
Reply by rudely_murray
on November 23, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Yes, the chemistry between Garfield and Lana Turner was positively sizzling in The Postman Always Rings Twice.
A particular favourite: Body and Soul, a superb performance, one of the best boxing movies.
Yes, his life was short, and had a terribly sad end. I am glad that many people, from what I have seen, now consider him one of the great actors of his era as it seems he was under appreciated in his day.