The Big Clock (1948) | |
| Director(s) | John Farrow |
| Producer(s) | Richard Maibaum |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense |
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The Big Clock Overview:
The Big Clock (1948) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by John Farrow and produced by Richard Maibaum.
SYNOPSIS
Crime-rag publisher Laughton tries to tag his editor (Milland) with the savage murder of the publisher's mistress when he glimpses the editor skulking out of her apartment. The twist to an otherwise familiar tale is that Laughton assigns Milland to find the killer even as the clues start pointing right at the editor himself. Based on Kenneth Fearing's novel, the film was remade in 1987 as No Way Out.
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BlogHub Articles:
Ray Milland and Charles Laughton head the cast in “The Big Clock”
By Stephen Reginald on Jul 8, 2025 From Classic Movie ManRay Milland and Charles Laughton head the cast in “The Big Clock” The Big Clock (1948) is an American film noir directed by John Farrow and starring Ray Milland and Charles Laughton. The supporting cast included Maureen O’Sullivan (Mrs. John Farrow), George Macready, Rita John... Read full article
Silver Screen Standards: The Big Clock (1948)
By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 12, 2025 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSilver Screen Standards: The Big Clock (1948) Time looms over us all, but not as literally as it does over Ray Milland in director John Farrow?s fascinating noir, The Big Clock (1948), which features Milland as a magazine editor framed for murder by his powerful tycoon boss. With its emphasis on ... Read full article
The Big Clock (1948)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 20, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsWith its rather?dreary title aside, The Big Clock is actually an enjoyable thriller that works like well-oiled clockwork. It’s true that oftentimes?the most relatable noir heroes are not the hardboiled detectives, although they might be tougher and grittier, it’s the hapless everymen who... Read full article
The Big Clock (1948)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 20, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsWith its rather?dreary title aside, The Big Clock is actually an enjoyable thriller that works like well-oiled clockwork. It’s true that oftentimes?the most relatable noir heroes are not the hardboiled detectives, although they might be tougher and grittier, it’s the hapless everymen who... Read full article
The Big Clock: Man Against Time
By Rick29 on Aug 17, 2016 From Classic Film & TV CafeWhat would you do if you were asked to track down a suspected murderer and your quarry was...you? That's the dandy premise behind The Big Clock, a smart 1948 suspense film sometimes misclassified as a film noir. Ray Milland stars as the protagonist, who explains his predicament via voiceover in the... Read full article
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Quotes from
George Stroud: Sure. He doesn't want to let his left hand know whose pocket the right one is picking.
Louise Patterson: Oh Penelope, you forgot to put away your rollerskates.
George Stroud: White clocks, yellow clocks, brown clocks, blue clocks. Oh, Miss York, where are the green clocks of yesteryear?
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Facts about
"She's My Baby" is the English version of "Cosi Celeste"
Co-stars Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton were married, as were star Maureen O'Sullivan and director John Farrow.
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