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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE VERDICT

Posted on August 7, 2025 by robchristopher

The Verdict [1946] 1. “There’s always a clue. If you can find it.” 2. A love note left in the pocket of the corpse. 3. He tries to move in for a kiss, then gracefully withdraws.

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s M

Posted on September 26, 2015 by robchristopher

M [1931] 1. Empty stairwell. 2. Editing: police and criminals in conference together. 3. Everyone suddenly goes silent and raises their hands.

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3 things about Karl Freund’s MAD LOVE

Posted on November 1, 2014 by robchristopher

Mad Love [1935] 1. Two coughs means “I love you.” 2. She knocks herself over and shatters her own head. 3. Neck brace, teeth, dark glasses.

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3 things about Jean Negulesco’s THE MASK OF DIMITRIOS

Posted on August 27, 2013 by robchristopher

The Mask of Dimitrios [1944] 1. The Colonel asks him if he would like to see the stab wound. He answers no. But he looks at it anyway. 2. Peter Lorre in pajamas. 3. As he descends the staircase, three … Continue reading →

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