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4.0 out of 5 stars
Black Angel = Mavis Marlowe,
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This review is from: Black Angel (VHS Tape)
This 1946 memorable noir boasts a fine cast that includes: Peter Lorre, Dan Duryea, June Vincent, and the stunningly beautiful Constance Dowling. Based on the novel by Cornell Woolrich and directed by Roy William Neill, Black Angel's storyline hinges on the elements that comprise many noir classics. Murder, blackmail, deceit, and a race against time to prove a desperate man's innocence are the essential plot elements that propell Neill's film through the uncertainties of urban darkness. Cheating husband Kirk Bennett (John Phillips) is wrongfully convicted of murder and is sentenced to die in the electric chair. This time it is a woman, Kirk's wife Cahterine ( June Vincent) who intensifies the murder investigation. As Kirk's execution date draws near, Catherine instills the help of an alcoholic songwriter, Marty Blair (Dan Duryea). Blair is the ex-husband of the murdered woman ( Constance Dowling). The unlikely pairing uncover a trail of clues that lead them to a swarthy night club owner named Marko ( Peter Lorre). Great performances by all actors highlight the picture. Lorre is excellent as the shaddy club owner who is being blackmailed. June Vincent as Catherine gives an admirable performance as she attempts to balance emotional distance and closeness with the rejuvenated Marty. But it is Constance Dowling as Mavis Marlowe who devours her screen time with vampish presence. Mavis exudes sexual danger as a pretensiously concieted singer who lives in a posh high-rise apartment surrounded by trinkets that reaffirm her beauty and status. Why Dowling never achieved the same screen stardom as actresses such as: Lauren Bacall, Barbara Stanwyck, or Rita Hayworth is mystifying. Maybe that is why films such as Black Angel are worth viewing over and over again.
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"Black Angel (1946) ... Dan Duryea ... Roy William Neill (Director) (2004)",
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This review is from: Black Angel (DVD)
Universal Pictures presents "BLACK ANGEL" (2 August 1946) (81 min/B&W) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) -- While Duryea may not be as much of a household name as some of his 40s peers, he still made memorable appearances in a string of the era's lower-profile noirs --- Black Angel sees him as an alcoholic who becomes caught up in the case when his ex is murdered; teaming up with the wife of the accused (Vincent) facing execution in spite of his innocence, he tries to track down the real killer --- A small but solid little thriller, whose gamble of placing Duryea in the good guy's shoes for once (he was better-known for nabbing the villain roles) pays dividends.The best thing about Black Angel is undoubtedly Dan Duryea --- He plays against type as an ill-fated and very sympathetic piano-playing drunk --- His flophouse associates all mother him through his drunken stupors. Under the production staff of: Roy William Neill [Director] Cornell Woolrich [novel] Roy Chanslor [Screenplay) Tom McKnight [Producer] Roy William Neill [Producer] Frank Skinner [Original Music] Paul Ivano [Cinematographer] Saul A. Goodkind [Film Editor] BIOS: 1. Roy William Neill [aka: Roland de Gostrie] Date of Birth: 4 September 1887 - in (ship off Ireland) Date of Death: 14 December 1946 - London, England, UK 2. Dan Duryea Date of Birth: 23 January 1907 - White Plains, New York Date of Death: 7 June 1968 - Hollywood, California the cast includes: Dan Duryea - Martin Blair June Vincent - Catherine Bennett Peter Lorre - Marko Broderick Crawford - Captain Flood Constance Dowling - Mavis Marlowe Wallace Ford - Joe Hobart Cavanaugh - Jake, janitor Freddie Steele -Lucky, manager of Rio's Mr. Jim's Ratings: Quality of Picture & Sound: 4 Stars Performance: 5 Stars Story & Screenplay: 4 Stars Overall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing] Total Time: 81 min on DVD ~ Universal Pictures ~ (07/06/2004)
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INTERESTING MURDER MYSTERY....,
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This review is from: Black Angel (DVD)
When blackmailing night club singer Mavis Marlowe is strangled with her own silk scarf, a man she was blackmailing and involved with is arrested. He says he's innocent, his loyal wife says he's innocent---but all evidence points to his guilt. The wife (June Vincent) sets out to prove his innocence even though the cop on the case (Broderick Crawford) is doubtful. She finds an unlikely ally in Marlowe's alcoholic piano player husband Dan Duryea. The clue to the murder is a missing ruby brooch. Duryea plays a nice guy here with a big problem---his drinking. He's talented, likable and really cares for Vincent. He's practically the whole show but Peter Lorre is also on hand as a mysterious night club owner and a potential suspect. Good noir photography, interesting twists, solid performances from the cast and a good DVD print make this an enjoyable little thriller. Worth watching for noir enthusiasts.
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