The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950) [Film Noir] [Crime]

Wealthy socialite Lois Frazer wants a divorce from her husband, but he's not ready to let her go so easy. Suspecting that he intends to murder her, she calls Lieutenant Ed Cullen, with whom she's been having an affair, in an effort to save herself from her husband's wrath. When Ed arrives someone dies, but it's not Lois. With his lover's husband shot dead, Ed finds himself the ironic and dangerous position of being assigned a case that no one knows he actually witnessed. In addition to trying to control the investigation, Ed also has the misfortune of having his own younger brother, a new detective on the force, by his side every step of the way, eager to prove himself.
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Directed by Felix E. Feist, produced by Jack M. Warner, written by Seton I. Miller (screenplay), Philip MacDonald (screenplay) and Seton I. Miller (story), starring Lee J. Cobb as Lt. Ed Cullen, Jane Wyatt as Lois Frazer, John Dall as Andy Cullen, Lisa Howard as Janet Cullen, Harlan Warde as Howard Frazer, Tito Vuolo as Pietro Capa, Charles Arnt as Ernest Quimby, Marjorie Bennett as Muriel Quimby, Alan Wells as Nito Capa, Mimi Aguglia as Mrs. Capa, Bud Wolfe as Officer Blair, Morgan Farley as Rushton, Howard Negley as Detective Olson, William Gould as Doc Munson, Art Millan as United Airlines Clerk, Gordon Richards as Albert the Butler, Terry Frost as Detective, Mario Siletti as Machetti and Charles Victor as Attorney.
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Source: "The Man Who Cheated Himself" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. 17 November 2013. Web. 12 March 2013. en.wikipedia.or....
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[@carolynnewyork6919]

They don't make this kind of movie anymore. A shame a lot of the stuff we have in the cinema world .those were the days, a era gone by . Those of us who know the difference miss it. Thank u 4 bringing it back.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

I haven’t set foot in a movie theater in nearly 20 years. The last time I went was to see a matinee of “Hollywoodland” and it cost just $5.00.

[@laurakibben4147]

@carolynnewyork6919 Unfortunately tho, behind the scenes of filming these were as bad as the actual movies these days. Forced abortions and contracts, mistreatment...

[@DENIEL381]

I'M A BIG FAN OF THESE TYPE OF OLD MOVIES THE CLOTHES, APT'S ,BUILDINGS,CARS,VIBE,ETC

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

Me, too. 👍

[@alexisbritt3461]

Ya no doubt

[@robertkelly9772]

...I'm a big fan of these type of movies too! After watching this, I ran out and bought a trench coat. I then sat down and read the history of the trench coat and that galvanized me to join the army. When my hitch in the army was up I balked at re-enlisting, but I did continue wearing that trench coat with me to where ever I would go. On my first visit to NYC, I made a stop on Clinton Ave.(Millinary Row) to see my good friend Mr. John. He made me a fetching fedora that I wear with my trench coat at all times. The fedora only cost me $3.59...although it did require some assembly.

[@Centralcoastqueenofswing1]

Same here! Such style and grace that dosen't exist in today's world.

[@stigrlarsen3822]

@@EYE_GOTCHA you tu, no you too ar not,he but mi ei am. ouuu I am. fervel there . 🤭🤫dount tell.

[@cindyconner8017]

This is such a good movie! You can hear the little static in the background, The way they smoke the cigarettes, Just the whole flow of the movie there's no sex, there's just the story The way they build the story is so good ! wish they made movies like this! Peace to everyone

[@jajanesaddictions]

Love, Love, Love Lee J. Cobb His catalog of work is immense.

[@moonlightray8493]

This film is simply a masterclass in suspense! The way the music cues the dropped inspection slip, the way the lamp turned on to reveal the third bullet hole, the parkour chase along the city buildings, the echoey footsteps and whistling wind blowing through the abandoned fortress... all such effective (and cinematically-stunning) ways of eliciting anticipation from start to finish!

[@sondrajean955]

What is produced now has little of the production craft of yesterday.

[@morbisch]

These old movies are really good.Good clean movie free of bad language etc.Thanks for the upload.

[@rickypayne2583]

Boy have times change they think 3 hours is a long time

[@rickypayne2583]

I hope he doesn't get caught up in the riots

[@larrywhited3070]

@Randy White You might want to reconsider things when you get old enough to have children and they are exposed to unending filth.

[@steveweinstein3222]

Woman kills her husband & ropes the guy she's been cheating on him with, a respected police detective, no less, to cover up the crime. These movies created a world that was a cesspool of depravity and corruption (which is why I love them -- they're honest about the rottenness of society and the state of mankind). But people like you think they're all sweetness and light because people dress nicely and don't use swear words.

[@steveweinstein3222]

It's like someone watching newsreels of the Third Reich, and all they can talk about it is how clean the streets are, how well fed everyone looks, how respectfully the children behave LOL!

[@billding7073]

Lee J. Cobb is one fine actor. Seamless in his characterization .His cop in "The Exorcist" was a perfect swan song to a distinguished career. Salutes to you my gifted friend.

[@deirdreslagle314]

Thank you

[@thomaspiccirillo6820]

Bill KINDERMAN! GREAT COMMENT TY

[@TheSaltydog07]

Bull ding, that character loves the movies. He mentions John Garfield!

[@VintageVera]

He's not sexy enough to be having an affair with a beautiful adulteress. I could see somebody like Lloyd Bridges.

[@billding7073]

@@VintageVera This thing called suspension of disbelief, where you enjoy yourself in spite of fact it's all slightly imperfect fantasy.

[@r.peterlucarelli1605]

Everyone smoked it those days. Crazy to see Jane puffing.

[@cedarwest37]

It's ßooooooo good to Puff a lucky strike.......

[@livinglovinR]

How sad the women just used him, and he ended with nothing and in trouble for sticking up for her, smh.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

I thought that it was just one woman and not multiple women. 🤔

[@rosalindamartinez9634]

THAT'S WHY SOMEONE, MADE UP THAT SAYING! "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A FOOL, THAN AN OLD FOOL!"😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤ DOING OUT OF LUST AND SO CALLED LOVE!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@asullivan4047]

Won't be the last time that situation arises-!!!😉.

[@dannygillingham7904]

They sure didn't smoke enough cigarettes, omg, in just about every scene, thruout the whole film.

[@kinte1870]

Smoking was a sign of sophistication back then.

[@asullivan4047]

It was some what fashionable back in that era.

[@theodorabruin4601]

Nothing like these old B&W films!!!

[@johnbroadway4196]

EXCELLENT FLICK. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@godfreecharlie]

Great theme for a noir movie. It's one thing when it's a confirmed bad cop that kills someone and tries to stay ahead of the investigation but when it's a good cop covering up for himself or a friend, relative, or a girlfriend things get a lot hairier. If its a good cop that has to make a hasty decision he's surely gonna make mistakes. A dirty cop, used to cover ups uses his deceitful instincts to slither out of predicaments. Try watching "Shield For Murder" with Edmund O'Brian right after this one. There's a similarity there but the differences are revealing too. In one portrayal the worst that the cop did was a cover up with all the accompanying behavior but allows things to escalate and get complicated. This because Cobb's character has a foil, his rookie cop brother. John Dall is just fine in his role. Jane Wyatt is the perfect bitch unfaithful wife. Most all people who wish to be a cop, a detective, have a common inner desire to make things better. Being confronted with temptations and opportunities that the average Joe Lunchbox never comes across and how it is dealt with is the defining factor. The test of character. In the Cobb and O'Brian comparison both do great jobs in their roles exposing the differences. They both become desperate men, letting that desire to want to make things better dissolve into their immediate needs to stay free and alive. There's so much more I could ramble on about but I'm not gonna spoil the experience of anyone wanting to make the comparison of the two films. With all the viewing time available now being closed in its easy to get caught up in film analysis lol ! Thanks TMC for the many hours of indulgent solace. Its comforting to know that I always have your movies to go to 😉 Whew!

[@NelsonMontana1234]

I liked it! ( In spite of terrible sound quality) Tight, tense and they keep the suspense going. Cobb is obviously head and heels better actor than the others but he just isn't a "leading man." Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable film noir excursion.

[@donnao8950]

Yes the sound quality was irritating

[@merewynyard5813]

I think he's quite good..Leading or Supporting😊

[@shirley8155]

an excellent thriller film. Suspenseful and atmospheric scenarios. Thanks.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Thank You Timeless Classic Movies.👍 A Must See. God Bless.❤️🙌

[@markd.7887]

What a pleasant surprise! I have been a fan of Lee J. Cobb and Jane Wyatt for a long time, and discovered John Doll after I saw "Gun Crazy" the first time. An excellent plot, exciting and filmed in and around California. A must see for film noir fans!

[@craigsmith157]

I liked John Dall in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" (1948.)

[@freedompresents6575]

Filmed in San Francisco, a real treat seeing the old 1950 city streets, GGB, Fort Point and surrounding areas!

[@terry4137]

Freedom Presents. When it was sanitary! Now, sh-t all over the place! Nasty

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

53:34 - Wow! I love this apartment!

[@guineapig4701]

They make me laugh the way they clutch before a kiss, looks so desperate.

[@vivianbratmeyer5097]

Back then they knew it was a serious move, not like today when kissing is just a prelude to sex and men's so little. That goes for both sex and kisses. Exceptions apply.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Guinea Pig, for a long time, kissing was sterile and awkward for the most part. Probably because of the Code. Married people in separate beds, already.

[@laurahoward5426]

Yes....like assault

[@deborahleone4351]

What a great movie! How I missed this one over all the years of “old film buffing” I don’t know. Never EVER thought of Lee J. As “sexy” - - he kinda WAS in this film😍! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Do we think John Dall wears a toupe? I thought so in “Rope”, but the top is shorter in this one???? I dunno 🤷‍♀️ TYTYTY SO MUCH for this gift on a chilly, wet evening, snuggled under the blankies with a pot of tea! Ain’t life grand???💕🙏🙋‍♀️

[@knightleyemma]

Yeah, there is a BIT of sex appeal here (since Lee J. Cobb gets the girl & is a leading man)! It's a different type of role- for sure.

[@SilentNoMore64]

A pot of tea and film noir...ahhhhhh, life truly is good!

[@hana.the.writer5074]

Lee J. cobb 👌🏻👌🏻 I’d watch anything with that name on the list.

[@TwoCatsUp]

Second viewing, enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Sure, the plot's thin and it doesn't compare with the masterpieces, but not every film can be a champ. It's NOIR, and that's all that matters.....

[@davidsanger1078]

Rex Hamann qqqq

[@dianal.clausen8118]

We called them a "B" film, shown in a double feature with a "feature" film from a major studio.

[@pdm2201]

Cobb victim if terrible luck. Car gets seen at airport, buddy sees him at toll booth and then throws the gun off the bridge and it lands in a boat.. . Dames like dat can jinx you forevah!

[@mcpheejesus5945]

This was SO GOOD! Glad I found it. Thanks for the upload.

[@MrTrackman100]

A fun B-film. The Film Noir elements make up for the loose script, corny ending and suprisingly poor Jany Wyatt acting. My local movie theater played these films constantly---and we loved them!

[@Bill23799]

She just should have played it straight. It was an obvious case of self defense.

[@erniebakeswell9623]

he was unarmed.

[@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry]

@@erniebakeswell9623 He broke in, and she had reported to the police that she was worried he would kill her as he'd recently bought a gun. AND they were divorcing.

[@erniebakeswell9623]

@@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry he didn't break in, he'd jimmied the door. this is way before "stand you ground" laws. a woman would have an edge with a jury. but there'd be a trial. and the whole sordid story comes out. and ruins her reputation and destroys the cop's.

[@erniebakeswell9623]

12:00 "The truth can get you 20 years." That's the cop's opinion.

[@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry]

@@erniebakeswell9623 Right. And I'm sure at the end he'd like to take that back and have let her try her luck on a jury with a self-defence argument. And she might well have got off-HE talked her out of it by cooking up the plan to take the body to the airport. Was he thinking about her? or about himself? By the way, whether broken or jimmied, it's still forced entry. The husband's motive was clearly not robbery, so the argument could be made that this indicated he had a violent state of mind, which, along with her "terrified" state of mind, the gun purchase, the divorce, and her lawyer's ability to say ANYTHING about him without him rebutting it, and a jury's likely sympathy, she most likely would have gotten off, stand your ground law or not. Cobb's character would have a long time to mull it over...

[@joeomalley2835]

Thanks for posting.

[@lucindasommer720]

Now watch 'Time Table.' Mark Stevens investigates himself in crime in that one, & the entire plot is wonderful, as is the acting. This one is good, too.

[@mapleleaf0]

Sorry to comment *4* years later, but for anyone else reading through the comments, this was a good recommendation. Thanks!

[@toddbonin6926]

@@mapleleaf0 thanks. I’m going to look for it now.

[@dawndipette9519]

Jane has to win the 'hammiest' actress award for this one. She can't compare to Lee.

[@shirleysavitts9647]

Loved seeing those cars after so many years. I believe they were Nash's or Studebakers I could be corrected. wow

[@lawrencelewis8105]

They were all Nashes. The big bathtub sedans and the Lois Lane convertibles. It seems like cops in all the noirs of this era drove a Nash. funny how they enter the car by the front passenger door and then slide over. You can't do that today.

[@rebeccaLV]

Everything that they said it would be! Thank you for hosting this.

[@raymondschmidt2003]

great old flick, they smoked a lot back in the day

[@DENIEL381]

SO MANY DIED EARLY BAD DIET ,SMOKING, NO EXERCISE , DRINKING TRAGIC.

[@lora1492]

Yes, they smoked alot, they they didn't know the danger. Actually people know the danger today but choose to ignore it, such a shame. I was once a Health Care Worker and watched people struggle for their next breath.

[@robertkelly9772]

@@lora1492 They smoked a lot back then and they "did" know the danger. They just wanted to believe the manufacturers claim that cigarettes were not only harmless to the smoker but also beneficial to his/her health. One drag of a cigarette immediately tells the novice that this habit is not worth acquiring. But instead of shunning the habit, he embraces it, and then buys an S. T. Dupont and other tobacco accoutrements to show everyone that image is exceedingly more important than his health.

[@stevelopez372]

Sure, they smoked a lot of tobacco back then, now a lot of smoking is going on using Hippie Lettuce,lol. And Alcohol is used as much or more.

[@johnrogan9420]

Jane Wyatt...lovely...assuming the brother saw the scarf as he walked across the tower yard....

[@nameskhar1510]

Excellent Hollywood ... Thanks for sharing this gem.

[@nomomaga7866]

Very entertaining, if campy, the chase scenes in dress suit, tie and hat...which never fell off.

[@jimst.george669]

Love the 2 Nashs and the 50 Chevy fassback

[@clairpahlavi]

A superb movie all around. A+

[@tubespring]

Excellent movie! Fine story and acting. Thank you.

[@morganmoore51]

TMC and noire films are my guilty pleasure!! First time watching this one....looks like another good one.

[@dollywilson3395]

Can someone please explain the ending to me. Was she selling him out by cozing up to a prosecutor or cop senior to him? Or was she working on trying to get him out by doing that? I DON'T KNOW...Look at that long look between them. What was it for? Did he think she'll get him out of it, or did she say that HE was the killer and take off with a new guy.. MONEY CAN BY FREEDOM, apparently.

[@Diana-fg6us]

I would like to know it too…

[@PrimeDirective101]

It looks like she was throwing him under the bus and her money would get her off. He looked like he was understanding her for who she is and was resigned to the fact and looked like he almost respected her ruthlessness.

[@juanarismendez95]

All of the above that's why the movie is called the man that cheated himself

[@j.criquette3334]

That was her lawyer, not a prosecutor.

[@joycek.7657]

Great movie. Thanks TCM for the download.

[@gybx4094]

This is a great Noir for a bad weather afternoon. The weird cars are early 1950's Nash Ambassador and Nash Rambler Airflyte. Nash cars were very popular with older people when I was a kid in the early 1960's.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

I’m watching, for the second time, on a sunny spring afternoon in New England. 😃

[@laurahoward5426]

Brilliant observation that the blood was going in two directions.....very 2000s

[@raew5263]

Love 💕 these oldies! Good clean “who done it?”

[@eyeOOsee]

Thanks for posting and sharing!! :-)

[@dkkrecords]

One of the best moments cinematically so during the pandemic brought to us by the WHO.

[@BunnyLang]

Good watch, thanks!

[@reach4thestars67]

Good movie. Thank you for uploading.

[@deezynar]

I reveal things about the story in this comment so don't complain if you read this before you watch the movie and it spoils the plot for you. Lots of comments here reveal that folks did not pay attention to what happened. The woman's husband had planned to murder her. He bought a gun and hid it in the house with the plan to return, break in, get the gun and shoot her with it. He probably planned on taking some obvious valuables and leaving with them to make it look like a break in. He was counting on being at the airport to be his alibi. She found the gun, had a bit of evidence to believe that he intended to kill her, and she freaked out and shot him when he came towards her. Because he did not have a lethal weapon in his hands, his shooting would be viewed as manslaughter at best, and maybe third, or second degree murder. The cop saw what happened and realized from the evidence that the husband did come back to murder her. The cop doesn't want his girlfriend to be charged with a crime that killed a guy who was planning on murdering her. He figured the guy's death could be passed off as an easy case of a mugging gone bad and it would all be forgotten. Everything up to that point is very believable. However, the scheme to fake the cause of death didn't go right from the beginning. He dumped the body in a highly visible location, and it was spotted as he was leaving the site in his car. Then the gun he thought he had gotten rid of was turned in to the police, etc. The plot may have gone off the rails around then because I think any sensible person would have told his brother what actually happened at that point. Slugging his brother and trying to run away with the gal is something no cop with a brain would have done. He'd know that even if they were not found right away, his, and her bank accounts and all investments, would be seized and they would have nothing to live on. The best part of this movie is the very end. Because she has a good lawyer and will throw the cop under the bus to save her own hide, he will probably go to jail for 2nd degree murder. He gets an expression on his face that reveals that he thinks that right before the movie ends.

[@tomyehigh9520]

Great movie, thanks!

[@uralbob1]

Boy, Wyatt was a real beauty!

[@nishantsigdel1841]

What a tangled web we weave....

[@corallewis3093]

One of my favorite old movie..

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

Jane Wyatt also played Spock's mom and wife of Sarek.

[@iadorenewyork1]

And was in “Lost Horizon”.

[@siamese1414]

They couldn't have played together at the fort when they were kids, because they weren't kids together. Ed was much older...was on the force when his brother was still in grade school. Oh, well.

[@deebaker9199]

So awesome 🎉 thankyouuuuu 😊

[@mspoetminor]

Good film, head twister. I thought it was funny. Thanks for upload.

[@daviddorward7684]

Good movie and I loved seeing the Nash convertible!

[@scoutfinch7727]

Gotta see the original "12 Angry Men"...it's NOTHING like that politically correct BS that had Tom Cruise and the other Hams in it. They couldn't even make a perfect script go over!! SHAMEFUL! H. Fonda; J. Klugman; M. Balsam; Lee J. Cobb (oscar worthy); Jack Warden and more fab actors of the day!!

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

Klugman & Cobb waz booty warriors big time

[@MyeshaSnipe]

Yes, I seen the original!! Your right, it is better...

[@kidmack1121]

Cruise did a remake of 12 Angry?

[@kidmack1121]

@@eggbertinkabod1121 So many deceased stars, and notable personalities are now being defamed as homosexual. What proof do you have?

[@TheSaltydog07]

Go with the original! Eggbert, who cares?

[@MichaelPSakowski]

Some great exterior shots of Frisco! Interesting history of the director and supporting-leading lady, too. Very interesting story behind the development of the movie. (Saw it on TCM)

[@OEllsworth]

Frisco is a city in the mountains here in Colorado, where I now live. I was born in Berkeley, CA, and I can assure you that San Franciscans absolutely hate to hear their city called "Frisco." It was either "San Francisco," "San Fran," or simply "The City." No criticism intended here, since you probably didn't know that, but I would advise you not to use that nickname!

[@MichaelPSakowski]

@@OEllsworth Well, nowadays, shithole is probably more accurate. ;) When I was there, many many years ago, it was an absolutely beautiful city and one didn't need to fear walking the streets in most places. It's sad to see some of the changes today.

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting /informative /entertaining. Enjoyed viewing the cars/ambulance/pay toll/indoor lighting/phones/micro scope of that era-!!!😉. Those detectives climb phone poles/fire escapes very quickly & efficiently-!!!😳.

[@bendendenhansen3769]

Women always know how to play the victim! I was suspicious when she shot him as soon as he came into the room. While Lee Cobb was in the room too but she said she shot him bc he was going to kill her?

[@gary150iq]

another excelllent film noir movie.

[@BeverlyM52]

Good one!

[@rdbjrseattle]

He took the fall for the woman.

[@saigokun]

This was a nice film. While it started out rather average and Jane Wyatt's overacting is clearly a minus, it does have several great moments. One of the best is the scene were John Dall is running through the abandoned prison.

[@zcdel9192]

the cigarettes!

[@8176morgan]

It seems a little bit incredulous to say the least that a SF patrol officer would be stationed at the entrance of Golden Gate Bridge, a full 20 miles away from where the murder took place at SF International airport looking for “green coupes”, when there must have been hundreds of them crossing the bridge that night; or for that matter, the same cop would be later patrolling the Fillmore district. But as the saying goes: “That’s Hollywood for you”.

[@8176morgan]

Not quiet, but most movies back then were a little bit more plausible than this one was, that was my point.

[@8176morgan]

@Kin Sin And good day to you too sir.

[@atlasadonis3752]

The title describes me. 😁👍

[@nate_dj]

i loved her on father knows best.

[@hansgurholt4814]

Cobb's in"" Left Hand o f God"" with Bogart

[@billding7073]

And "On theWaterfront" with Brando.

[@juanarismendez95]

That look he gave her while his lighting up her cigarette is you fucked me good I was too stupid to see it coming you set me up good now is her lawyer turn his next

[@Lolabelle59]

Jane Wyatt calls to mind Norma Shearer in this role. Nice to see her range.

[@johnrogan9420]

Cheated the audience too...what a clunker!!!

[@smstrb1]

It's too bad they didn't let Jane Wyatt play her part in Father Knows Best the way she acted in this film.

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Can’t curb smoking watching this.

[@clairpahlavi]

The pitiful things that happen to men involved with dames. Generation after generation since before history, do they not learn?

[@wiseonwords]

Well, women are always victims. You know that. :)

[@TCA47]

Very good movie. I had to see it twice, just to see how the police officer managed to play innocent, what comments he maid

[@Mary-rg4tl]

Funny, Cobb and Wyatt are the criminals when he usually plays a good cop or detective and she is usually little miss Susie-Q or the good wife and Dall doesn't even fit the picture but he sure was great in Rope! Fun to watch. The added foot step sounds drove me mad 😵✌

[@TAROTAI]

I know that Jane Wyatt is playing a hysterical woman, but does she have to be so clingy & obnoxious?

[@mikkimikki5376]

Father Knows Best mom.

[@stevelindsay220]

Lee j Cobb was a great actor & Jane Wyatt was a doll. Good movie I enjoyed it. Wouldn't like to have a brother that ratted u out though or a dame that just used u. The old B/W were all great stories & most well acted.

[@valstone52]

Brother or not I'm not going to lose my job, just cause you're a sucker for some woman. The older brother knew he was doing wrong, it's on him.

[@ddruxman3579]

Ok i can't get past the closet at about 1:35. What a cool design Forget the plot - i want that closet!

[@Robbi496]

WOW! She never dressed that fancy on "Father Knows Best?" What a gown!!

[@sfpapiman]

Robbi496 She did dress fancy in Star Trek as Spock's mother

[@merewynyard5813]

Been Binging on these old Black and White Movies I'm getting confused about which one's I've seen and which ones i haven't???

[@charlottecolzie5419]

I Love This Movie!!!😀

[@BritInvLvr]

I had to look up the location towards the end. Ever heard of Fort Point. It has an interesting history. Glad it’s been preserved.

[@juanrock339]

excellent movie thanks :)

[@lindagulley9602]

I love, Love TCM Movies!!

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

Sorry honey I can't answer the phone, I'm all tied up right now 😄

[@joelee662]

I like the movie had a good plot behind it right to the end thank you so much a great time capsule brought back out 👍🇺🇸

[@fightclub8927]

"Ain't that just like a dame!"

[@jeweltheartist9694]

Really good movie, funny, many people would blame the rich woman, but it was the cop's lifestyle that caused his own down fall, she was just his harvest!

[@brandaccount7124]

John Dahl handsome, stiff, delivers lines stilted and awkward, but charming. Those were the days when you could cast a quiff as a straight man engaged to be married. John Dahl brilliantly cast in Hitchcock’s “Rope” 1953.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

So many actors were that way.

[@lavernletman6332]

I wonder what color that scarf was.

[@i.z4711]

Love the way everybody smoked....even the cigarettes were acting. Remember, you will never see people smoking liked this ever again. I tell you, we enjoyed our cigarettes.

[@OEllsworth]

In the brief time before you died an early death.

[@cjvasta8756]

John Dall looks a lot like Ed Helms here.

[@michaelblankenau6598]

Lee J. “ corn “ Cobb sure was an aggressive kisser .

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

This was a great movie of the day. I thought it was really silly that they would put Jane Wyatt with the much older Bruiser Lee J. Cobb--I guess they weren't into realism. I also wonder why so many Cop Cars in these movies of the times were Nash "Boats"~!! Is this super mega-structure still there by The Golden Gate~?? What was it?? I would love to know! I really appreciate being able to see these great old Noir Movies!

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I thought Joan Crawford would have played Jane’s Wyatts part perfectly..

[@dmisso42]

Did anyone ever make film about people who weren't obscenely loaded in this period!