Dead End (1937) | |
| Director(s) | William Wyler |
| Producer(s) | Samuel Goldwyn, Merritt Hulburd (associate) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Gangsters |
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Dead End (1937) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by William Wyler and produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Merritt Hulburd.
Academy Awards 1937 --- Ceremony Number 10 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actress | Claire Trevor | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Richard Day | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Gregg Toland | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Samuel Goldwyn Productions | Nominated |
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Batman: Dead End (2003, Sandy Collora)
on Mar 7, 2020 From The Stop ButtonBatman: Dead End goes far in validating the idea of cosplay as successful costuming for film?well, not Andrew Koenig?s Joker?but definitely the Batman outfit. Costume designer Michael MacFarlane, cinematographer Vincent E. Toto, and director Collora do figure out a way to do a ?comics accurate? (if ... Read full article
Dead End Drive-In
By Barry P. on Dec 30, 2018 From Cinematic Catharsis(1986) Written by Brian Trenchard-Smith; Written by Peter Smalley; Based on the story “Crabs,” by Peter Carey; Starring: Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford and Wilbur Wilde; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***½ “I have a motto: If in doubt, blow it up, o... Read full article
Dead End Drive-in: "It's not so bad in here"
By Rick29 on Feb 13, 2017 From Classic Film & TV CafeThe Star Drive-in is a dead end! Prior to today, it had been almost 30 years since I last saw Dead End Drive-in, an Australian exploitation film made in the wake of the original Max Max trilogy. To my delight, my wife gave me a DVD of the film as a present (one more reason why she's awesome). Still... Read full article
Dead End Drive-in: "It's not so bad in here"
By Rick29 on Feb 13, 2017 From Classic Film & TV CafeThe Star Drive-in is a dead end! Prior to today, it had been almost 30 years since I last saw Dead End Drive-in, an Australian exploitation film made in the wake of the original Max Max trilogy. To my delight, my wife gave me a DVD of the film as a present (one more reason why she's awesome). Still... Read full article
Dead End(1937).
By Dawn on Mar 13, 2011 From Noir and Chick FlicksDead End(1937). Crime drama film. Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Joel McCrea, and Sylvia Sidney. It is the first of 7 films with the, Dead End Kids. The story begins on the streets of New York, where there are many luxury apartments being built close to the east river, because of the beautiful views. The p... Read full article
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Quotes from
Dippy 'Dip': Well I dink an' I dink' an' I dink an' I can't rememba da numba. Den I rememba da building but I forget da floor. But den I check every room an' whoever she is she ain't dare.
Hugh 'Baby Face': Nuttin' for nuttin' kid.
Dippy 'Dip': What a fine ding to do to a kid, a fine ding, a fine ding.
[the police are looking for Tommy after he has a fight with Philip Griswald and then injures Philip's father]
Dave Connell: Don't worry, Drina. He knows his way around - he can take care of himself.
Drina Gordon: He can take care of himself too well. How can he have done such a thing? Where does he learn about knives and...
Dave Connell: He had an expert teacher.
[refers to Martin]
Dave Connell: Anyway it's not hard to learn in a place like this.
Drina Gordon: But he's not a bad kid - not really bad. He never has been.
Dave Connell: The famous 'Baby Face' Martin used to live on this block. He wasn't such a bad kid either at first. He was smart and brave and decent... at first.
Drina Gordon: Like Tommy, you mean. Ever since he was a little kid I've tried to teach him what's right. I don't know what else to do - I've tried to bring him up decent.
Dave Connell: Aw, what chance have they got against all this? They gotta fight for a place to play, fight for a little extra somethin' to eat, fight for everything. They get used to fightin'. "Enemies of society" it says in the papers... why not? What've they got to be so friendly about?
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Facts about
The first of seven movies featuring The Dead End Kids.
William Wyler originally wanted to film on location on the streets of New York, but producer Samuel Goldwyn insisted that it be made in the studio. Art director Richard Day was assigned to design the sets, and made one of the most convincing and elaborate sets in film history.
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