Film Noir: noun
a motion picture with an often grim urban setting, photographed in somber tonesand permeated by a feeling of disillusionment, pessimism, and despair.
the poster was in color
but the film was shot in stark black and white
and it permeated with a feeling of disillusionment,
pessimism, and despair.
this masterpiece from the era of classic film noir
stars a very harded dick powell seeking revenge after
a surprise witness clears him from a frame-up
this film had everything, chills, spills, humor and really
loud gunshots, oh, really ugly cars too
big, huge fat cars driving around a totally flat downtown L.A.
- only the new city hall can be seen in the scenes
rhonda fleming played the hottie - the femme fatale
and a marvelous richard erdman played the 'bottle-hitting'
supporting role and provided crackling lines like
'if you drank as much as i do, you'd have to start
early in the morning too'
the dialogue was written by screenwriter bill bowers
this superb film was the debut by director robert parrish
you've never seen these kinds of movies the way they
were meant to be seen, a fully restored 35mm print
on a huge screen and digitally projected - film magic
following the screening, actor richard erdman
which is still working, now in his 7th decade
discussed his life and times and answered questions
the film was filled with witty banter and hard knuckle action
no special effects, just the kind of strong dialogue and acting
that has been missing in movies for decades
that's why there is such a great affection to this genre
this festival, celebrating it's 12th year, is the second
largest in the country, and judging by the packed house
this palm springs institution will be entertaining fans
for many years to come... don't miss out
the arthur lyon's film noir festival continues through sunday
at the camelot theaters in downtown palm springs