(aka 'Hot Spot')
Directed by
H. Bruce Humberstone
USA 1941
H. Bruce Humberstone was an amiable Fox contract director (Charlie Chan at the Opera, Sun Valley Serenade); this 1941 feature is his one film with something extra going for it, a tough little thriller with memorable atmosphere and character work. When model Carole Landis is murdered, suspicion falls on an innocent Victor Mature; he manages to convince the victim's sister, Betty Grable, to help him clear his name. But the picture is dominated by Laird Cregar, one of the finest character actors of the 40s (The Lodger, Heaven Can Wait). He plays the cynical detective on their trail, and his well-mannered creepiness was never used more effectively than here.
Excerpt of Dave Kehr's capsule in the Chicago Reader located HERE.
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Theatrical Release: November 14th, 1941
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DVD Review: 20th Century Fox - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | 20th Century Fox Film Noir - Spine # 18 - Region 1 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:22:06 | |
| Video | 1.33:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 8.91 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Mono) | |
| Subtitles | English, Spanish, None | |
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This is a fabulous image. Wonderful detail, rich black levels and excellent shadow detail as well. I am very impressed - in only a couple of scenes it appears to be boosted blacks or heaviness (saturation?). Audio is consistent (I listened to the mono track - a 2.0 stereo bump is provided as an option). I haven't quite got to Muller's commentary but as far as Noir goes he is the best and I will report back after listening. I'm anxious to go through it. The films is a real gem filled with great performances. I love the story's twists and turns. Primo Noir at a great price! |
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Recommended Reading in Film Noir (CLICK COVERS or TITLES for more information)
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The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir by Foster Hirsch |
Somewhere in the Night: Film Noir and the American City by Nicholas Christopher |
Shades of Noir: A Reader by Joan Copjec |
The Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the
Classic Era of Film Noir by Eddie Muller |
The Little Black and White Book of Film Noir:
Quotations from Films of the 40's and 50's by Peg Thompson, Saeko Usukawa |
Film Noir by Alain Silver |
Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era,
1940-1959 by Michael F. Keaney |
Detours and Lost Highways: A Map of Neo-Noir by Foster Hirsch |
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