Yes, looking forward to an improved image on this as well. Sudden fear 1952 by farran smith nehme on august 11, 2016. Sudden fear 2001 following a whirlwind courtship, acclaimed playwright myra hudson joan crawford marries lester blaine jack palance, a slick actor she has just fired from her latest play. She becomes embroiled in a tangled plot of murder, a double cross, jealous rivals, a frame job and a counter attack. Ive never seen joan crawford or jack palance play better roles. Joan crawford as the rich daughter and talented playwright is terrific, avoiding the camp of later years and really playing a complex, emotional role perfectly. Every kiss a breathtaking experience myra hudson crawford is a successful broadway playwright who rejects lester blaine palance as the lead in her new play. However, she eventually fires him because she feels he doesnt look romantic enough for the part. Sudden fear 1952 such a dark and dramatic, noirstyled surprise for me. To start, its pretty dope to put ironic foreshadowing in literally the first two minutes of the film the idea espoused by myra that lester cannot possibly play a convincing romantic lead. For the film shoot the room was converted to a bedroom.
Coffee and robert smith was based upon the novel of the same name by edna sherry. Actor lester blaine has all but landed the lead in myra hudsons new play when myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesnt look like a romantic leading man. Joan crawford turns in one of the most emotionally charged performances of her career as a playwright who must use her plotting skills to save her own life, in this beautifully crafted film noir thriller. That night, as lester, irene and others are enjoying preparty cocktails at myras, myra slips lesters forged note into irenes gloves, then deliberately falls down the stairs. Sudden fear 1952 the midnight story 1957 pal joey 1957. Gallery of 17 movie poster and cover images for sudden fear 1952. Kino also released the film on region 1 dvd in 2003. Oct 06, 2015 watch joan crawford, metdown sudden fear, 1952, film noir craig finey on dailymotion. Picture and sound are very good overall and the show has a natural dusting of grain that gives it a strong film look. On a train from new york to san francisco, blaine sets out to prove myra wrong. Joan crawford, metdown sudden fear, 1952, film noir video. Lesters scheme progresses well he and myra have become newlyweds.
They spend their honeymoon at myras summer house, a delightful waterfront home on a steep hillside with spectacular views. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive. Sudden fear joan crawford turns in one of the most emotionally charged performances of her career as a playwright who must use her plotting skills to save her. Lester barely hides his anger over the change, and he and irene scramble to come up with an alternate plan. Coffee and robert smith from the novel written by edna sherry. Farran smith nehme writes about classic film on her blog, selfstyled siren, and recently published her first novel, missing reels. Sudden fear by david miller david miller, joan crawford. And see the reel sf site for a comparison of shots from the film with the same locations today. Watch joan crawford, metdown sudden fear, 1952, film noir craig finey on dailymotion.
She becomes embroiled in a tangled plot of murder, a double cross, jealous rivals, a frame job and a. The movie came with a watchable but erratic transfer. Sudden fear was first released on vhs by kino video. Later, she meets lester, is swept off her feet, and, after a brief courtship, marries him. Read the full synopsis of sudden fear, 1952, directed by david miller, with joan crawford, jack palance, gloria grahame, at turner classic movies. Sudden fear by edna sherry 1948 a playwright fires an actor as she workshops her play prior to opening night.
Sudden fear joan crawford turns in one of the most emotionally charged performances of her career as a playwright who must use her plotting skills to save her own life, in this beautifully crafted film noir thriller. Le film halls of montezuma 1950 vostfr film complet. The balcony post outside the window though is real, it can be seen above. Sudden fear is directed by david miller and adapted to screenplay by lenore j. A glossy, wellpaced thriller with plenty of suspense. Sudden fear 1952 joan crawford, jack palance youtube. I received an update from amazon that my delivery date is confirmed for 12. Le masque arrache 1952 film complet en ligne gratuitement.
With 1952s sudden fear, we find a film noir that stars joan crawford. Sudden fear was nominated for 4 academy awards given in 1952 for high quality rather than political opinion, and this recognition was well deserved. A fine example of a classic edge of your seat thriller. Sudden fear received 4 oscar nominations including joan crawfords final best actress nomination. Nov 07, 2016 available on dvd from following a whirlwind courtship, acclaimed playwright myra hudson joan crawford marries lester blai. Sudden fear is a 1952 american film noir thriller directed by david miller, and starring joan crawford and jack palance in a tale about a successful woman who marries a murderous man. Joan crawford plays a successful and wealthy playwright who falls in love and marries jack pa1ance. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of sudden fear with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Cohen film collectionbased in columbus, ohio has finally brought sudden fear to bluray for the first time this week and the results should more than please fans of the film. It stars joan crawford, jack palance and gloria grahame. Hd le masque arrache 1952 streaming vostfr gratuit film.
Lombard street, san francisco blaine stays in the apartment at 10011005 lombard street at leavenworth street, at the foot of the famed crookedest street in the world, though the film is careful to edit out hudsons car negotiating the series of eight switchbacks which might have raised a. Sudden fear appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1. She is a member of the new york film critics circle. Nominated for four academy awards, sudden fear is an unbeatable combination of lush melodrama and dropdead suspense. Not a shot, either, that isnt fascinating and doesnt make us think its a masterpiece of cinema. Sep 25, 20 a rediscovered masterpiece of film noir. Hd le masque arrache 1952 film complet en streaming. The cohen film collections bluray of sudden fear is a goodlooking restoration of a film thats been difficult to see for quite a while. The film is similarly slick through the first hour, until it divulges its big twist right before the halfway point. The old hollywood icon withstands the murderous schemes of homme fatale jack palance and femme fatale gloria grahame with a rare combination of brains, hidden recording devices, and a mink coat disguise. For my taste, shes brilliant, and so is sudden fear. Much of the film offered reasonable clarity, but wider shots tended toward too much softness.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. In 2006, the film was also released as part of film noir the dark side of hollywood dvd box set by kino video. Actor lester blaine jack palance gets the lead in a new play by famous writer myra hudson crawford. Sudden fear 1952 approved 1h 50min filmnoir, thriller 24 october 1952 italy after an ambitious actor insinuates himself into the life of a wealthy middleaged playwright and marries her, he plots with his mistress to murder her. An obvious and pretty successful imitation of hitchcock this movie is one of the best murder mysteries ever made. Music is by elmer bernstein and cinematography by charles lang jr.
Sudden fear is just another film that makes me certain marriage is the most dangerous thing in the world. Available on dvd from following a whirlwind courtship, acclaimed playwright myra hudson joan crawford marries lester blai. A triumphant hit for crawford, sudden fear garnered oscar nominations for best actress, supporting actor, cinematography and costumes. Joan crawford, metdown sudden fear, 1952, film noir. In order to survive a double dose of femmehomme fatale scheming you need a noir game plan as tight as joan crawfords in the gripping thriller sudden fear 1952. Top boxoffice hits of 1952, variety, january 7, 1953. Like many underrecognized treasures, david millers sudden fear fits into and defies different genres, its conventionscrambling partly the result of the fact that the film looks both forward and. Movie typography from the film noir sudden fear 1952, directed by david miller, starring john forsythe, joan camden, harold j. Sudden fear 1952 the movie francois truffaut called this movie a masterpiece of cinema and joan crawford and jack palance were both nominated for a leading role oscar for their performances. Other nominations were a best supporting actor nomination for jack palance, best costume design and best cinematography. Why doesnt crawford, as soon as she hears the incriminating tape, simply go to the.