Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema VIII Blu-ray
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Posted January 30, 2022 05:23 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber plan to release on Blu-ray Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema VIII (1942-1946). The three-disc box set is expected to arrive on the market later this year.
CONTENT:
Street of Chance (1942)
Description: After Frank Thompson (Burgess Meredith) recovers from a head injury, he is shocked to discover that a year has passed, and that he's wanted by detective Joe Marucci (Sheldon Leonard) in connection with a murder about which he knows nothing. After retracing his steps, he meets Ruth (Claire Trevor), who turns out to have worked with Frank -- known to her as Danny -- at the estate where the murder was committed. With the help of a silent old woman, Frank pieces together the mystery. Directed by Jack Hively (The Saint's Double Trouble).
Enter Arsène Lupin (1944)
Description: French jewel thief Lupin (Charles Korvin) robs an heiress (Ella Raines) on a train, then follows her to England and saves her life. Starring Ella Raines, Charles Korvin, J. Carrol Naish & Gale Sondergaard. Directed by Ford Beebe (Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe).
Temptation (1946)
Description: After marrying an archaeologist (George Brent), a woman (Merle Oberon) with a sordid past realizes that she is not ready to settle down with one man. Starring Merle Oberon, George Brent, Charles Korvin & Paul Lukas. Directed by Irving Pichel (O.S.S.).
CONTENT:
Street of Chance (1942)
Description: After Frank Thompson (Burgess Meredith) recovers from a head injury, he is shocked to discover that a year has passed, and that he's wanted by detective Joe Marucci (Sheldon Leonard) in connection with a murder about which he knows nothing. After retracing his steps, he meets Ruth (Claire Trevor), who turns out to have worked with Frank -- known to her as Danny -- at the estate where the murder was committed. With the help of a silent old woman, Frank pieces together the mystery. Directed by Jack Hively (The Saint's Double Trouble).
Enter Arsène Lupin (1944)
Description: French jewel thief Lupin (Charles Korvin) robs an heiress (Ella Raines) on a train, then follows her to England and saves her life. Starring Ella Raines, Charles Korvin, J. Carrol Naish & Gale Sondergaard. Directed by Ford Beebe (Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe).
Temptation (1946)
Description: After marrying an archaeologist (George Brent), a woman (Merle Oberon) with a sordid past realizes that she is not ready to settle down with one man. Starring Merle Oberon, George Brent, Charles Korvin & Paul Lukas. Directed by Irving Pichel (O.S.S.).
