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Day 2 of Noirvember: Helen Brent in Born to Kill (1947)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 2, 2021
Today’s Noirvember post shines the spotlight on Helen Trent of Born to Kill (1947). And a more depraved femme you’ll never want to meet. WHAT’S BORN TO KILL ABOUT? Described by one critic as a “sexy, suggestive yarn of crime with punishment,” Born to Kill primarily focuses on two characters: read more
The CMBA “Femme/Homme Fatales of Noir” Blogathon — Sam Wild in Born to Kill (1947)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Apr 19, 2019
Sam Wild. If that isn’t a fitting name for a homme fatale, I just don’t know what is. Wild, a psychopathic drifter played with panache by Lawrence Tierney, is the title-referenced subject of the 1947 noir Born to Kill. In this first-rate, wholly riveting feature, Wild is a cool-minded serial killer, read more
Born to Kill (1947)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 26, 2017
If you know what you want in life be sure of it and you can’t miss. I found that out early. ~ Lawrence Tierney as Sam Wilde Reno was always a Hollywood euphemism. What it stood for, of course, was divorce, a dirty word given the sensibilities of the 40s and the 50s. But then again, being the read more
Born to Kill (1947)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 26, 2017
If you know what you want in life be sure of it and you can’t miss. I found that out early. ~ Lawrence Tierney as Sam Wilde Reno was always a Hollywood euphemism. What it stood for, of course, was divorce, a dirty word given the sensibilities of the 40s and the 50s. But then again, being the read more
Classic Films in Focus: BORN TO KILL (1947)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 11, 2015
The illustrious Robert Wise directs Born to Kill (1947), a sharp, smart noir drama that showcases the considerable talents of Claire Trevor as its morally ambivalent protagonist. It's an early foray into the genre for Wise, who would go on to direct The Set-Up (1949) and The House on Telegraph Hill read more
Classic Films in Focus: BORN TO KILL (1947)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 11, 2015
The illustrious Robert Wise directs Born to Kill (1947), a sharp, smart noir drama that showcases the considerable talents of Claire Trevor as its morally ambivalent protagonist. It's an early foray into the genre for Wise, who would go on to direct The Set-Up (1949) and The House on Telegraph Hill read more
Born to Kill (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 21, 2015
Born to Kill Directed by Robert Wise Written by Eva Greene and Richard Macaulay based on the novel by James Gunn 1947/USA RKO Radio Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Born to Kill is a real noir lovers noir. Everyone in it is either bad to the bone or a complete chump. A ton of fun. read more
Fashion in Film Blogathon: Born to Kill (1947)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Mar 29, 2013
Robert Wise's 1947 crime picture Born to Kill is noir right down to its very soul. Based on James Gunn's novel Deadlier Than the Male, photographed in unflinching starkness by Robert De Grasse with gowns by Edward Stevenson. Wait. "Gowns by Edward Stevenson", the guy that made Luci read more
Things I Love About “Born to Kill”
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Aug 24, 2011
I find that I frequently write about this movie being one of my “favorite” noirs, or that line being my “favorite” quote, or this actress being among my “favorite” femme fatales. But don’t be too hard on me. There is so much to love about so many noirs – I simply can’t help myself. read more
Born to Kill (1947) @ Chez Kevin
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on Feb 3, 2010
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On Sunday night, a few friends came over to Chez Kevin for dessert and a movie. Just this past October, Kevin had purchased his first home. A condo; the first floor in a historic read more
Born to Kill (1947) @ Chez Kevin
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
On Sunday night, a few friends came over to Chez Kevin for dessert and a movie. Just this past October, Kevin had purchased his first home. A condo; the first floor in a historic Queen Anne style home. I am not exaggerating when I say that everyone who sees Kevin's place is absolutely gobs read more