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Noir Nook: Just the Facts on Double Indemnity
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry on Sep 12, 2019
Noir Nook: Just the Facts on Double Indemnity Not long ago, I was interviewed on a podcast about my very favorite film noir – Double Indemnity (1944). I had an absolute ball talking about the superb writing and direction, the distinctive cinematography and music, and the first-rate performances read more
Cinema Style File - Barbara Stanwyck Straight Down the Line in 1944's DOUBLE INDEMNITY
GlamAmor Posted by on Jul 8, 2019
A little over a week ago, I started my Pre-Code screening series The Style of Sin at the Egyptian Theatre and my first star was Barbara Stanwyck. As we saw while watching Ladies of Leisure (1930) and Baby Face (1933), she was a talented actress from the very beginning of her career. And though read more
Double Indemnity (1944, Billy Wilder)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Feb 16, 2018
Double Indemnity is mostly a character study. There’s the noir framing device–wounded insurance salesman Fred MacMurray stumbling into his office and recording his confession on a dictaphone. Turns out he met a woman and things didn’t work out. MacMurray narrates the entire film. Occasionally read more
Five Things I Learned from Double Indemnity
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 15, 2016
Today, I'm writing about the lessons I learned from the classic film noir Double Indemnity (1944), starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson.
This article is part of the Things I Learned from the Movies blogathon hosted by Speakeasy and Silver Screenings.
There are many read more
Double Indemnity (1944)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 20, 2015
Originally published March 2012 This is my second viewing of Double Indemnity, and my first time where I actually had to study it critically as part of my Women in Film class. The first time I saw the movie was for an earlier film class and while I enjoyed it, I didn’t consider it anything sp read more
The Making of Double Indemnity
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jul 18, 2015
TCM and Fathom Events are bringing Double Indemnity starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck to movie screens across the US on July 19 and 20. If you haven't seen it you're in for a rare treat; if you have, now is a great time to revisit this film noir classic. This article features vintage ads read more
Double Indemnity (1944)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Jun 18, 2015
via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/73500/Double-Indemnity/#tcmarcp-152119 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. In honor of TCM’s “Summer of Darkness” Film Noir Festival and online course, here’s Double Indemnity (1944), an undisputed masterpiece of the genre. But read more
Double Indemnity (1944)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Jun 18, 2015
via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/73500/Double-Indemnity/#tcmarcp-152119 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. In honor of TCM’s “Summer of Darkness” Film Noir Festival and online course, here’s Double Indemnity (1944), an undisputed masterpiece of the genre. But read more
The Real Murder That Inspired Double Indemnity
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jun 16, 2015
In this photo, Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck) and Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) hatch a plot to kill her husband while shopping at the local grocery store in the classic film noir, Double Indemnity (1944). The movie was based on a real murder that was a tabloid sensation in the 1920s.
An read more
Favorite things about… Double Indemnity (1944)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Apr 13, 2015
NOTE: This post is a part of TMP’s Barbara Stanwyck Filmography project. I’m on a mission to view (or re-watch) and review all of Barbara Stanwyck’s films! For more posts in this series, visit the Listography page.
The favorite film:
Double Indemnity, a 1944 noir directed by Billy read more
Double Indemnity (1944) – Updated
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 7, 2015
I can’t say this enough. Double Indemnity is so deliciously enticing each and every time I see it. Maybe it’s the A-grade script from Billy Wilder and crime novelist Raymond Chandler with its noir cynicism and memorable phraseology. Maybe it’s the shadowy, low key interiors or L.A. read more
Review: Double Indemnity (1944)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 7, 2015
I can’t say this enough. Double Indemnity is so deliciously enticing each and every time I see it. Maybe it’s the A-grade script from Billy Wilder and crime novelist Raymond Chandler with its noir cynicism and memorable phraseology. Maybe it’s the shadowy, low key interiors or L.A. read more
Review: Double Indemnity (1944)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 7, 2015
I can’t say this enough. Double Indemnity is so deliciously enticing each and every time I see it. Maybe it’s the A-grade script from Billy Wilder and crime novelist Raymond Chandler with its noir cynicism and memorable phraseology. Maybe it’s the shadowy, low-key interiors or L.A. read more
THE GREAT VILLAIN BLOGATHON: Film Noir and the Villains in DOUBLE INDEMNITY
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 26, 2014
When I heard that my fellow bloggers over at Shadows and Satin, Silver Screenings, and Speakeasy were getting ready to host The Great Villain Blogathon a few days ago, I knew that an opportunity to celebrate my favorite movie villains with other film fans was just too good to pass up. I signed up read more
Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival Day 2: THE THIN MAN (1934), GREY GARDENS (1975), DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), WHY WORRY? (1923)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 11, 2014
The TCM Classic Film Festival continued seamlessly into its second day today, with a plethora of diverse films to choose from, running from 9:00 AM straight through midnight tonight. Though I am not attending the midnight movie this evening (I needed to get back to update Backlots), I will be att read more
Reading Wilder: Double Indemnity
Sunset Blvd Posted by Rachel T on Aug 12, 2013
At it surface (and, indeed, from the opening scenes of the film) the viewer can very easily discern the usual hallmarks of film noir: the traditional femme fatale, the ‘weaker’ man, even those delightful venetian blinds —all entwined together in the plot of dispassionate and near-perfect read more
Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon: Double Indemnity
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on Jul 22, 2013
Barbara Stanwyck: Double Indemnity Some actors are born to play a certain type. The word type-cast does exist for a reason. Some are gruff and cast as cops, while others are wise and cast as grandfathers. This, however, was not the case for Barbara Stanwyck‘s Phyllis Dietrichson when read more
Double Indemnity (1944) – Film-Noir
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 16, 2013
If the Maltese Falcon was the first great film-noir then this film has to be a refining and improvement of the genre. Billy Wilder put together a crime film that is still intriguing today with its femme fatale and other techniques in storytelling and cinematography. *May Contain Spoilers Starring Fr read more
Double Indemnity (1944) – Film-Noir
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 16, 2013
If the Maltese Falcon was the first great film-noir then this film has to be a refining and improvement of the genre. Billy Wilder put together a crime film that is still intriguing today with its femme fatale and other techniques in storytelling and cinematography. *May Contain Spoilers Starring Fr read more
Double Indemnity (1944) (2)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jul 6, 2013
Double Indemnity
Directed by Billy Wilder
USA/1944
Paramount Pictures
Repeat viewing
#172 of 1001 Films You Must See Before You Die Walter Neff: Only you’re a little more rotten. You have to hand it to Billy Wilder. He was a true original and yet his films established many new genres. read more