tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post8772375311326956756..comments2024-03-20T20:02:12.712-04:00Comments on Make Mine Film Noir: The Underworld Story (1950)Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918881203476436369noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-79744574942249043982022-01-29T16:33:22.306-05:002022-01-29T16:33:22.306-05:00This almost sounds like "Laura" in a way...This almost sounds like "Laura" in a way with the maid discovering the body and the mistaken identity aspect. It's intriguing. Thanks again for joining the blogathon with this great review!Rebecca Denistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505297430024467869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-73819638659683708572022-01-27T13:03:24.342-05:002022-01-27T13:03:24.342-05:00If you do see The Underworld Story, I hope that yo...If you do see The Underworld Story, I hope that you enjoy it. It's a great film noir, and all the actors are wonderful in the film. I have to admit that I worried about answering your questions without giving away more than I already have in the blog article. I always appreciate a few surprises in a narrative myself.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918881203476436369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-24545832963978333952022-01-27T12:06:14.028-05:002022-01-27T12:06:14.028-05:00:D You're absolutely right to wonder. I am c...:D You're absolutely right to wonder. I am curious and should watch the film for myself. Being a bit lazy there, I guess. But, I also was feeling out whether or not I would enjoy the film. A scoundrel of a lead can work but I still need something to relate to or watching a film can be a chore. Thanks for the clarification and thanks for the gentle kick in the behind. :)MichaelWDenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385982366116957705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-79124797525070637832022-01-27T09:42:56.302-05:002022-01-27T09:42:56.302-05:00Great questions. I have to wonder, isn't your ...Great questions. I have to wonder, isn't your curiosity piqued just a little bit to see the film and get your answers?! In the meantime, I think viewers are rooting for Molly Rankin, Catherine Harris, and the reformation of Mike Reese. It is film noir, so I think viewers are also hoping for the antithesis: the Stantons' comeuppance. Thanks for stopping by!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918881203476436369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-82420183166677412832022-01-26T17:34:22.051-05:002022-01-26T17:34:22.051-05:00Great review. I have to know, given the unscrupul...Great review. I have to know, given the unscrupulous nature of Reese as the lead, how does the film gain the audience's sympathies? What does the audience have to connect to? Is Reese still a likable character despite his selfish nature?MichaelWDenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385982366116957705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-15005981059260333702022-01-22T14:22:08.341-05:002022-01-22T14:22:08.341-05:00I saw The Underworld Story on DVD, and I found it ...I saw The Underworld Story on DVD, and I found it in my local library system. It had been on my list for a while, but I don't think it was even out on DVD until fairly recently. It's a great movie: different for a noir, but thoroughly noir!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918881203476436369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-88652173177996329452022-01-22T13:10:36.296-05:002022-01-22T13:10:36.296-05:00I'm a big Dan Duryea fan, but this is yet anot...I'm a big Dan Duryea fan, but this is yet another one I haven't seen yet. It's interesting that it anticipates the themes in Ace in the Hole, while adding the race prejudice plotline that is very unusual for the time. And then there are the mixed motivations and varying shades of gray that are the hallmarks of great noir. Presuming that it shows up on TCM regularly, will have to keep an eye out for it. Thanks for this great write-up!Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-62631155990836859262022-01-21T22:17:35.643-05:002022-01-21T22:17:35.643-05:00Thank you so much. The Underworld Story is a great...Thank you so much. The Underworld Story is a great one. I enjoyed it thoroughly, and for so many different reasons. I'm sure I'll be seeing it again.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918881203476436369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-86718357398931051282022-01-21T18:22:42.929-05:002022-01-21T18:22:42.929-05:00I remember when The Underworld Story came into our...I remember when The Underworld Story came into our lives. It was supper time and the movie was starting on TCM in two minutes. I shouted to the hubby "Dan Duryea" and we sat down to watch the new-to-us movie. Unexpected and engrossing. Best last minute decision ever, and you certainly explain why that is so in your wonderful article.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-49808687017400474002022-01-21T09:35:36.315-05:002022-01-21T09:35:36.315-05:00And thank you for hosting. I'm looking forward...And thank you for hosting. I'm looking forward to reading other bloggers' posts for this one. It should be fun and varied!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918881203476436369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001384737868808902.post-68608987132424777742022-01-21T03:23:10.188-05:002022-01-21T03:23:10.188-05:00Thanks for bringing this film to the blogathon and...Thanks for bringing this film to the blogathon and yourself too! Will be back to read more of your postsRealweegiemidget Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112425802962283173noreply@blogger.com