Double Feature
The Big Clock
Just 24 hours ago his life was perfect. Oscar-winning Best Actor Ray Milland stars in this smart and stylish thriller based on Kenneth Fearing’s novel. Milland portrays hotshot crime magazine editor George Stroud, who inadvertently becomes the subject of a murder investigation after spending an evening with his boss’ (Charles Laughton) mistress. She ends up dead and he is being framed by the actual killer. Meanwhile, at the publishing office, Stroud’s competent staff scurries for clues while he finds himself in a race against the clock. It seems the prime suspect they are seeking matches an all-too-familiar description… his own! Maureen O’Sullivan and George Macready co-star in this richly told, often humorous story The New Yorker haled as “slick and entertaining.” Known for its intriguing film noir cinematography and featuring beautiful costumes by Edith Head, this is one suspense classic you won’t want to miss. (Universal)
- Director
- John Farrow
- Writer
- Screen play by Jonathan Latimer based on the novel by Kenneth Fearing
- Starring
- Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, George Macready, Rita Johnson, Elsa Lanchester
- Year
- 1948
- Country
- USA
- Format
- 35mm
- Running Time
- 95 minutes
Where Danger Lives
Woozy Robert Mitchem – smitten with desire for deceitful Faith Domergue and walloped in the head with a fireplace poker by her hubby (Claude Raines) – journeys Where Danger Lives when the would-be lovebirds go on the lam. Ahead is Mexico, miles back is the husband’s corpse. But the final destination for the illicit pair could be a dead end in this dark diamond directed by John Farrow (The Big Clock). (Warner Bros)
- Director
- John Farrow
- Writer
- Screen play by Charles Bennett, story by Leo Rosten
- Composer
- Roy Webb
- Starring
- Robert Mitchum, Faith Domergue, Claude Rains, Maureen O'Sullivan, Charles Kemper
- Year
- 1950
- Country
- USA
- Format
- 35mm
- Running Time
- 82 minutes