Paul Parcellin
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I write about crime films and television, particularly film noir, neo noir and gangster films. My blog is called Life and Death in L.A. Click on this link to read my posts —-> https://linktr.ee/paul_parcellin
Ex-con Steve Rollins (Alan Ladd), unjustly convicted of manslaughter, heads for San Francisco's docks in search of evidence that will prove his innocence. But racketeer Victor Amato (Edward G. Robinson) tells him to back off. "Hell on Frisco Bay" (1956)
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December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Ex-con Steve Rollins (Alan Ladd), unjustly convicted of manslaughter, heads for San Francisco's docks in search of evidence that will prove his innocence. But racketeer Victor Amato (Edward G. Robinson) tells him to back off. "Hell on Frisco Bay" (1956)
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Robert Montgomery, “Lady in the Lake” (1946). 25 Christmas noirs to enjoy fireside. Click to see a list of 25 Christmas noirs. #filmnoir
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Dark Candy in Your Stocking: 25 Christmas Noirs
Chances are you’ll need a break during this season of cheer. For that, you might take in a few Christmas themed films noir.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Robert Montgomery, “Lady in the Lake” (1946). 25 Christmas noirs to enjoy fireside. Click to see a list of 25 Christmas noirs. #filmnoir
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Bad guys Harper (Stephen McNally), Dill (Lee Marvin) and Chapman (J. Carrol Naish) blow into town with a felonious plot in mind. It's up to Shelley Martin (Victor Mature) and Amish farmer Stadt (Ernest Borgnine) to subdue the treacherous trio. "Violent Saturday" (1955) #filmnoir
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Bad guys Harper (Stephen McNally), Dill (Lee Marvin) and Chapman (J. Carrol Naish) blow into town with a felonious plot in mind. It's up to Shelley Martin (Victor Mature) and Amish farmer Stadt (Ernest Borgnine) to subdue the treacherous trio. "Violent Saturday" (1955) #filmnoir
Johnny Mansell (George Baker) ducks
London gamblers, to whom he owes cash, by hiding out at his brother Dave's (Terence Morgan) flat. Dave's girlfriend, nightclub hostess Calico (Diana Dors), dreams up a plot to put all three in the chips. "Tread Softly Stranger" (1958) #filmnoir
London gamblers, to whom he owes cash, by hiding out at his brother Dave's (Terence Morgan) flat. Dave's girlfriend, nightclub hostess Calico (Diana Dors), dreams up a plot to put all three in the chips. "Tread Softly Stranger" (1958) #filmnoir
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Johnny Mansell (George Baker) ducks
London gamblers, to whom he owes cash, by hiding out at his brother Dave's (Terence Morgan) flat. Dave's girlfriend, nightclub hostess Calico (Diana Dors), dreams up a plot to put all three in the chips. "Tread Softly Stranger" (1958) #filmnoir
London gamblers, to whom he owes cash, by hiding out at his brother Dave's (Terence Morgan) flat. Dave's girlfriend, nightclub hostess Calico (Diana Dors), dreams up a plot to put all three in the chips. "Tread Softly Stranger" (1958) #filmnoir
Young, talented boxer Charley Davis (John Garfield) makes headway in the fight game despite his mother's wishes that he'd hang up his gloves. Sleazy promotor Roberts (Lloyd Gough) begins to influence the boxer, forcing him to make tough choices. "Body and Soul" (1947) #filmnoir
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Young, talented boxer Charley Davis (John Garfield) makes headway in the fight game despite his mother's wishes that he'd hang up his gloves. Sleazy promotor Roberts (Lloyd Gough) begins to influence the boxer, forcing him to make tough choices. "Body and Soul" (1947) #filmnoir
A showgirl, Julie (Cleo Moore), gets hitched to much-older garage owner Gus Hilmer (Hugo Haas). But Gus's mechanic, Frankie (Vince Edwards), has eyes for Julie — and she for him. Before long the two lovebirds cook up a deadly plan for Gus. "Hit and Run" (1957) #filmnoir
December 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A showgirl, Julie (Cleo Moore), gets hitched to much-older garage owner Gus Hilmer (Hugo Haas). But Gus's mechanic, Frankie (Vince Edwards), has eyes for Julie — and she for him. Before long the two lovebirds cook up a deadly plan for Gus. "Hit and Run" (1957) #filmnoir
Prison warden Mark Brady (Walter Huston) gives convict Robert Graham (Phillips Holmes) a break and makes him his valet, a better assignment than Graham's job in the prison jute mill. But an inmate escape plan endangers Graham's plum position. "The Criminal Code" (1931) #pre_noir
November 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Prison warden Mark Brady (Walter Huston) gives convict Robert Graham (Phillips Holmes) a break and makes him his valet, a better assignment than Graham's job in the prison jute mill. But an inmate escape plan endangers Graham's plum position. "The Criminal Code" (1931) #pre_noir
Lily Krenshka (Cleo Moore) is a "flash girl," snapping photos of nightclub patrons. She has a knack for catching high-profile clientele off guard. Occasionally she shoots an incriminating image. Some even end up in newspaper gossip columns. "Over-Exposed" (1956) #filmnoir
November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Lily Krenshka (Cleo Moore) is a "flash girl," snapping photos of nightclub patrons. She has a knack for catching high-profile clientele off guard. Occasionally she shoots an incriminating image. Some even end up in newspaper gossip columns. "Over-Exposed" (1956) #filmnoir
A man turns up dead and Det. Ray Patrick (Paul Langton) arrests the victim's lady pal, nightclub-singer Eden Lane (Barbara Payton). But the crime may not have happened the way authorities think it did, and Patrick takes a big risk to find out. "Murder Is My Beat" (1955) #filmnoir
November 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A man turns up dead and Det. Ray Patrick (Paul Langton) arrests the victim's lady pal, nightclub-singer Eden Lane (Barbara Payton). But the crime may not have happened the way authorities think it did, and Patrick takes a big risk to find out. "Murder Is My Beat" (1955) #filmnoir
Psychiatrist Dr. Harry Blair (Brian Aherne) warns his ex-wife's husband-to-be that his betrothed is a kleptomaniac, liar and murderer. On their wedding day, Blair recounts various misdeeds that the blushing bride has committed — awkward timing. "The Locket" (1946) #filmnoir
November 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Psychiatrist Dr. Harry Blair (Brian Aherne) warns his ex-wife's husband-to-be that his betrothed is a kleptomaniac, liar and murderer. On their wedding day, Blair recounts various misdeeds that the blushing bride has committed — awkward timing. "The Locket" (1946) #filmnoir
Actress Shelley Carnes (Ruth Roman) crosses paths with ex-death row inmate Richard Trevelyan (Richard Todd), whose murder conviction was overturned. Shelley is drawn to him, but questions about his innocence remain. "Lightning Strikes Twice" (1951) #filmnoir
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Actress Shelley Carnes (Ruth Roman) crosses paths with ex-death row inmate Richard Trevelyan (Richard Todd), whose murder conviction was overturned. Shelley is drawn to him, but questions about his innocence remain. "Lightning Strikes Twice" (1951) #filmnoir
Sing Sing inmate Tommy Gordan (John Garfield) is offered temporary unsupervised parole to visit his ailing girlfriend. But that highly unusual privilege soon turns to ash. "Castle on the Hudson" (1940) #filmnoir
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Sing Sing inmate Tommy Gordan (John Garfield) is offered temporary unsupervised parole to visit his ailing girlfriend. But that highly unusual privilege soon turns to ash. "Castle on the Hudson" (1940) #filmnoir
Attorney Craig Carlson (Raymond Burr) has a pistol, a file folder and a tape recorder. He's so sure that he'll be murdered within the hour that he tape records a message to the D.A. saying so. In flashback, we learn what led to this. "Please Murder Me!" (1956). #filmnoir
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Attorney Craig Carlson (Raymond Burr) has a pistol, a file folder and a tape recorder. He's so sure that he'll be murdered within the hour that he tape records a message to the D.A. saying so. In flashback, we learn what led to this. "Please Murder Me!" (1956). #filmnoir
Special Prosecutor John Conroy (Edmond O'Brien) is after mobster Neil Eichelberger (Ed Begley). John's policeman father, Matt (Tom Tully), is the top cop working with his son. Trouble is, there's a conflict within the investigative team. "The Turning Point" (1952) #filmnoir
November 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Special Prosecutor John Conroy (Edmond O'Brien) is after mobster Neil Eichelberger (Ed Begley). John's policeman father, Matt (Tom Tully), is the top cop working with his son. Trouble is, there's a conflict within the investigative team. "The Turning Point" (1952) #filmnoir
Struggling actress Eve Gill (Jane Wyman) tries to prove that actor Jonathan Cooper (Richard Todd) didn't kill his paramour's husband. But the gal pal, Charlotte Inwood (Marlene Dietrich), just might be trying to frame him for the crime. "Stage Fright" (1950) #filmnoir
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Struggling actress Eve Gill (Jane Wyman) tries to prove that actor Jonathan Cooper (Richard Todd) didn't kill his paramour's husband. But the gal pal, Charlotte Inwood (Marlene Dietrich), just might be trying to frame him for the crime. "Stage Fright" (1950) #filmnoir
Bill Saunders (Burt Lancaster) is unstable and violent due to his wartime experiences. He gets an honest job, but a crime he committed hangs over his head. And hoodlum Harry Carter (Robert Newton) has big plans for him. "Kiss the Blood Off My Hands" (1948) #filmnoir
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Bill Saunders (Burt Lancaster) is unstable and violent due to his wartime experiences. He gets an honest job, but a crime he committed hangs over his head. And hoodlum Harry Carter (Robert Newton) has big plans for him. "Kiss the Blood Off My Hands" (1948) #filmnoir
Steve Garry (Dane Clark) hides out at the home of his ex-wife Virginia Merrill (Cathy O'Donnell). Says he's about to testify in a murder trial. Lothario cop Sgt. Ed Donovan (Tom Drake) won't leave Virginia alone. Then Steve steps in. "Never Trust a Gambler" (1951) #filmnoir
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Steve Garry (Dane Clark) hides out at the home of his ex-wife Virginia Merrill (Cathy O'Donnell). Says he's about to testify in a murder trial. Lothario cop Sgt. Ed Donovan (Tom Drake) won't leave Virginia alone. Then Steve steps in. "Never Trust a Gambler" (1951) #filmnoir
Phyllis Hochen (Diana Dors) has been having an affair and sees an opportunity to get rid of her husband, a wealthy vintner (Rod Steiger). She'll kill him and claim it was a case of mistaken identity. But the plan backfires in unexpected ways. "The Unholy Wife" (1957) #filmnoir
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Phyllis Hochen (Diana Dors) has been having an affair and sees an opportunity to get rid of her husband, a wealthy vintner (Rod Steiger). She'll kill him and claim it was a case of mistaken identity. But the plan backfires in unexpected ways. "The Unholy Wife" (1957) #filmnoir
Public Defender Paul Bennett (Gig Young) takes the case of piano player Richard Kincaid (James Anderson) who's accused of a killing that occurred 12 years before. He pleads innocent, and missing defense witnesses must be found — in a week. "Hunt the Man Down" (1951) #filmnoir
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Public Defender Paul Bennett (Gig Young) takes the case of piano player Richard Kincaid (James Anderson) who's accused of a killing that occurred 12 years before. He pleads innocent, and missing defense witnesses must be found — in a week. "Hunt the Man Down" (1951) #filmnoir
A dope ring plants heroin in unsuspecting tourists' luggage to smuggle it past customs. Then two psychopathic killers, Dancer (Eli Wallach) and Julian (Robert Keith), collect the drugs, sometimes leaving corpses in their wake. "The Lineup" (1958) #filmnoir
November 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A dope ring plants heroin in unsuspecting tourists' luggage to smuggle it past customs. Then two psychopathic killers, Dancer (Eli Wallach) and Julian (Robert Keith), collect the drugs, sometimes leaving corpses in their wake. "The Lineup" (1958) #filmnoir
Tom Yately (Stanley Baker) is hired in a pressure cooker of a job hauling tons of gravel. He faces crushing production quotas, management scams and harassment by his fellow drivers who have branded him a coward. Can he hold up under the strain? "Hell Drivers" (1957) #filmnoir
November 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Tom Yately (Stanley Baker) is hired in a pressure cooker of a job hauling tons of gravel. He faces crushing production quotas, management scams and harassment by his fellow drivers who have branded him a coward. Can he hold up under the strain? "Hell Drivers" (1957) #filmnoir
Walter Mitchell (Lee J. Cobb) runs a garment company and he pays protection money to gangsters who keep the unions out of his business. But Walter's partner, Fred Kenner (Robert Ellenstein), sympathizes with the union and trouble follows. "The Garment
Jungle" (1957) #filmnoir
Jungle" (1957) #filmnoir
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Walter Mitchell (Lee J. Cobb) runs a garment company and he pays protection money to gangsters who keep the unions out of his business. But Walter's partner, Fred Kenner (Robert Ellenstein), sympathizes with the union and trouble follows. "The Garment
Jungle" (1957) #filmnoir
Jungle" (1957) #filmnoir
Marie Allen (Eleanor Parker) gets thrown into the slammer for her part in a botched armed robbery. She must survive among hardened criminals and sadistic prison matron Evelyn Harper (Hope Emerson). With Agnes Moorehead as prison reformer Ruth Benton. "Caged" (1950) #filmnoir
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Marie Allen (Eleanor Parker) gets thrown into the slammer for her part in a botched armed robbery. She must survive among hardened criminals and sadistic prison matron Evelyn Harper (Hope Emerson). With Agnes Moorehead as prison reformer Ruth Benton. "Caged" (1950) #filmnoir
Song Kang-ho, 'Memories of Murder' (2003).
Before ‘Parasite,’ director Bong Joon-ha constructed this taut thriller about a serial killer, and the desperate search to find him. (Click photo/link to see post) #neonoir #Korea
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Before ‘Parasite,’ director Bong Joon-ha constructed this taut thriller about a serial killer, and the desperate search to find him. (Click photo/link to see post) #neonoir #Korea
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A cunning serial killer is on the loose, and police are baffled
Bodies are popping up with terrifying regularity in a small South Korean city and the local police force has few clues to go on.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Song Kang-ho, 'Memories of Murder' (2003).
Before ‘Parasite,’ director Bong Joon-ha constructed this taut thriller about a serial killer, and the desperate search to find him. (Click photo/link to see post) #neonoir #Korea
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Before ‘Parasite,’ director Bong Joon-ha constructed this taut thriller about a serial killer, and the desperate search to find him. (Click photo/link to see post) #neonoir #Korea
lalifeanddeath.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-cu...