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“The Strange Woman” and “The Man Who Had Influence” - A Tough Babe and a Master Manipulator Meet Their Matches - (No Comments)

By Richard Murphy, posted on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

If you were looking for a strong woman from the Twentieth Century, Hedy Lamarr was your gal. Held prisoner by her spouse in a castle, she escaped husband and native Austria by convincing him to allow her to attend a party with all of her valuable jewelry. With the help of the maid, her husband was drugged and she escaped the country with some assets, not the least of which was her mind.

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Vienna After Dark - “The Third Man” - (2 Comments)

By Richard Murphy, posted on Monday, November 24th, 2008

Growing up in the fifties, tv was black and white. Our family was probably the last to get color. I thought it would be nirvana when we got to see everything in different hues. As one gets older, it is hoped, tastes become more sophisticated. So it is that one realizes, monochromatic cinema oft has its own charm. After viewing The Third Man, you will realize it would have been poorer in color.

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Filed under: Blogger Reviews, Film Noir, Staff Favorites | 2 Comments »