Parole, Inc. (1948) [Film Noir] [Crime]

[@Grifiki]

"Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! The Clarity of this Movie for it's age is to be praised."

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indubitably ! I was thinking the same thing ! :-)

[@plutoplatters]

it's really neat how simple everything was in the filming and story lines... largely just more "real"

[@ruthmaryrose]

This movie was to warn us about flaws in the system. Unfortunately things don’t seem to have gotten any better.

[@plutoplatters]

this was when 4 out of 5 Doctors recommended Chesterfield cigarettes

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indeed ! In fact, back then some cigarette ads would pronounce that smoking was good for a person ! My, how times have changed !

[@robertwalker5521]

I have read (more than once) that cigarettes in that era had far less "additives" (addictive poisons) than the 1960s, forward. It isn't the pure tobacco that is the primary danger & cause of health problems.

[@mrsteveinsandiego]

😅🤣😂

[@mrsteveinsandiego]

Or, increase your afterlife....

[@noahstanley5891]

Better watch it bud, I made a comment like that once and boy an obvious smoker came down on me like I was insulting his mother or something.

[@sondrajean955]

This truly is a "Timeless Classic".

[@johnrogan9420]

That tape recorder was quite amazing.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Very "high tech" for its time ! :-)

[@ravanarbabi140]

Unlike many old movies, the sound quality of this one was very good!

[@darrellgable]

great old movies gotta love it..no bad language ...or jumping in and out of bed....this is the way movies should be in todays world ..thank so much

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Another good ole' time movie with good plot and most of everyone did a good acting job and these old movies are so much more entertaining now days than they were in their times. Love how simple life was then~!!!!

[@joet840]

Very watchable, continuous suspense with good directing. Usually these old crime movies aren't very good.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I agree 100 per cent ! :-)

[@eyeOOsee]

Can you imagine lugging around a "voice recorder" THAT big!?!?!? LOL. Good of you to post this film, love these old black and white recordings. They are something special and remind me of the "real" back in the day!

[@flitsertheo]

That thing was high-tech back in 1948.

[@adammarkowitz7944]

he didn't have his cell phone that day

[@johndickson9542]

@@flitsertheo You can say that again. A voice-activated recorder was amazing tech back then.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@adammarkowitz7944 Nor did he have his Dick Tracy two way wrist radio.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@flitsertheo A wire recorder. Precursor to magnetic tape.

[@jimervin387]

Good to see good triumph over evil once again. My mother once worked for the Canadian National Parole Board and witnessed her share of incompetency and corruption but no bribery. In those days the parole board chairman just wanted her for his mistress. She said no so they bullied her to quit. A few neat cars in this film such as a '39 Buick Tudor and that '48 Buick ragtop.Not sure about that roadster.

[@UberLummox]

You're right on the '39 and '48 Buicks Jim. The 'roadster' is more of a cabriolet. Some sort of European car. Never seen anything like it. It could be fairly obscure even over there.

[@Cracktaculus]

Mom on the parole board = GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD!

[@jimervin387]

@@Cracktaculus No, no. Mum was just a stenographer in the office.

[@n00n1n]

Parole, Inc., suggesting that incarceration was becoming a business....Now that is some foreshadowing from the fictional cinematic world to the current times we live in. Parole Inc and Prison Inc. are major industry in 2022 and have been for decades in the US.

[@Michelle-Eden]

You mean like how Soros pays for commie DAs to refuse bail so leftists run free and commit hundreds of crimes in blue cities?

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

Pity they don't dare throw illegals into prison- not since the whole country's biggest fear is being called a racist. Texas prisons have none of the stuff seen in movies: cells vs. large areas with short partitions between bunks, no rugs or cozy blankets, and they never see the Parole Board, either. Instead they are interviewed by flunkies that simply hand in whatever letters, Diplomas, etc. to the Board. Crude bare bones with TVs mounted high blaring day & night. I always wished the families of the victims could see how miserable TX prisons are- they would at least know the 'inmates' are not being pampered as in other states.

[@jimgag2]

“They’ve got gas and I’ve got sinus trouble” 🤣🤣

[@CissyBrazil]

jimgag2 Ha Ha Ha. Then he gets bopped on the nose like The Three Stooges lol

[@vondaellis2733]

lol

[@jubalcalif9100]

Ha ! I laughed out loud when he said that ! That corrupt member of the parole board was not only dishonest but a sniveling coward !

[@margaretroselle8610]

I got a good laugh from that, too! 😂

[@richardmcleod5967]

There are some great names in that cast including both movie and radio stars from the Golden Era.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I enjoyed watching this. Thank you for uploading the whole movie for us to enjoy. Of course, it's no classic by any means. But fast moving & entertaining. Not only a pretty good cast, but an excellent print too ! :-)

[@sg8888888]

Anything in 480px is pure gold.

[@rachs57]

1948 and now its 2020 and parole continues to be a terrible mess with too many people sitting in prison either falsely accused or convicted with suspect evidence & testimony.

[@robertwalker5521]

I doubt the "falsely accused- is more than one or two per cent, at most. Trial errors are the usual cause for Reversal & Release

[@pearcerf]

Good movie. Michael O'Shea is an excellent actor. He made this movie very enjoyable. Easy to follow. And not a lot of needless smoking.

[@jonbyron38]

? The cop was smoking in bed in the hospital!

[@henrywilliams2820]

A classic my father use to watch. I have seen twice.

[@karolkrska7280]

Greetings from Slovakia

[@-oiiio-3993]

Greetings in return. Enjoyment of vintage film knows no boundaries.

[@craigroberts6439]

Loved the smoking and ash tray.....in a hospital room....times have sure changed....I enjoyed the movie but I hope those people on the parole board got their money back on those acting lessons. :)

[@debrabolton9372]

A decent film with an interesting storyline. A crime film, yes, film noir, no.

[@annaweathers4614]

At 46:13 That is the second time Carter pushes on the car door to make sure it closes all the way. Must be something unique with that model and year make of auto.

[@marguer1]

I liked it,can't beat the old films!

[@jubalcalif9100]

I heartily concur ! :-)

[@Anotherway04]

Very good movie and much enjoyed. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheDwarfBros]

I go to film school. I feel like I should know this. Also, shadow and light are major parts of the color scheme in film.

[@TIOMKIN1]

Excellent Film Noir Movie. I haven't seen Michael O'Shea in years he was always a good actor. The film had a great Cast, Direction. Story and Music Score By Alexander Laszlo. Thanks for the upload. Out.

[@jubalcalif9100]

You took the words right out of my mouth ! :-)

[@MESOHAWNYFAWYOU]

"Hairy Palmer"....sounds like he spent a lot of time in solitary...

[@Cracktaculus]

...Rosy Palm and her five sisters

[@paulebeardjr9089]

@@Cracktaculus lol yep

[@jubalcalif9100]

Ha ! Too many dates with Lady Five Fingers....

[@mjc11a]

Enjoyable movie and a quality upload. Thanks for posting.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Ditto !! :-)

[@heterosectional]

Looks like a great movie. Good production. Actors had good voices.

[@heterosectional]

Everybody dressed up and was well-groomed, including the crooks.

[@mperry1329]

Oh, it's worth a watch. It isn't boring. Even educational.

[@donwilson7166]

How interesting. 1948 film shows law enforcement having voice activated recorder technology in use at that time. I thought it was 1952 when Bell Labs invented it. I could be wrong.

[@mikekorzek9056]

They had Dictation Machines I think...

[@reach4thestars67]

Good movie. Thank you for uploading.

[@shj0792]

Great movie!! Good story line & great ending!

[@9675775]

We enjoyed this movie. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesdowns1691]

70+ min film easy to enjoy.

[@2932mike]

A Film noir (/fɪlm nwɑr/; French pronunciation: ​[film nwaʁ]) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classical film noir period is generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to the late 1950s. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography. Many of the prototypical stories and much of the attitude of classic noir derive from the hardboiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Great Depression.

[@2932mike]

Now you know the whole story. this info does require payment.Mona'me.that's franch fer have a nice day.

[@bnorman9987]

hahah

[@robertwesley4416]

yeah real hard boiled eggs for half baked poops like vonny bachy

[@saigokun]

Thanks for the upload.

[@stevew8233]

47:54 - Barney drives a British Armstrong Siddely Hurricane. Classy.

[@juliavalevska5677]

Thank you for this great movie

[@curtsTube1]

Man that bugging device is awfully large.

[@johnfunck6181]

Thank you for a great film

[@JeffM---]

Thanks, I enjoyed that.

[@savedforh]

Great movie But how can 1 man outsmart all those hardened and experience Killers

[@donaldwalls3737]

Love me some old movies!!

[@miadallen917]

Penguin Cinema: Dwarfbros did not say the films are called 'film noir" because they are in black and white (although they are usually filmed in those shades). The genre itself has the elements of darkness and murkiness.

[@2932mike]

Film noir (/fɪlm nwɑr/; French pronunciation: ​[film nwaʁ]) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classical film noir period is generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to the late 1950s. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography. Many of the prototypical stories and much of the attitude of classic noir derive from the hardboiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Great Depression.

[@heterosectional]

more or less

[@mperry1329]

MIKE VON BACH Thank you...it's time for REAL education to begin some where.

[@mperry1329]

Roger Regor He's right. It's exactly what it means. It doesn't have anything to do w/ the film being b&w..it has to do with the darker subjects which were filmed to match the moodiness and style of the film. If it meant what everyone is arguing over, then, ALL of the films would be considered "film, noir. For instance, "Now, Voyager" w/ Bette Davis is not "film noir" but "The Hoodlum" or films along that nature are considered "film noir" and not even, that was a slim example at best.

[@bnorman9987]

I know this--no need to inform me

[@rpm12091]

Hard to believe cousin Eustis was in on criminal activity.

[@jubalcalif9100]

As Jackie Gleason said to Steve McQueen in 1963's "Soldier in the Rain" : "Until that time, Eustace....until that time..." :-)

[@-oiiio-3993]

08:29 - Winner of the loudest necktie contest, by far. 08:34 - Second place.

[@jaysoper3974]

how could killer Duke have missed at that range?

[@benniefreeman9451]

Great movie 🎬 yonda & will from now on out be a fav' of mine !!

[@manoftruth6958]

Pretty good film of it's type. Good working of plot to the audience,easy to grasp. The term:"Film Noir" is too loosely used these days,who the hell REALLY knows what it refers to?

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

I think Noir means black , the film Noir were usually shoot at night ,a lot of shadows lonely streets

[@girlgeniusNYC]

Noir = black (French) Noir films are usually sad, the good guy dies etc and they deal with "the dark side of life" (murder, crime)

[@brucebird133]

Surely parole hearings and questions arent that pathetic as the one at the start?

[@shirleyrandle3138]

ThankYou!, excellent movie

[@auletjohnast03638]

I FIRST SAW THIS MOVIE IN MY CRIB WHEN I WAS 1 YRS OLD.

[@mikeletaurus4728]

Patti Hearst plays the role of Glenda! Well, either that or her doppelganger from 75 years ago. The resemblance is positively uncanny.

[@kimmccabe1422]

Wow. What an excellent plot!

[@thomasnorman4221]

Since when do parole board members shout at one another?

[@auletjohnast03638]

GOOD MOVIE. I GIVE IT 72 OSCARS.

[@ellingtonhilligas]

They've got gas out there and I have a sinus problem! LOL!

[@garyself]

Good Movie thanks for the upload!!!!

[@thomasnorman4221]

I escaped San Quentin 1974 no parole...drove home in a couple hours...

[@zxtenn]

Great movie, the pretty blonde from DOA that was sitting at the bar- The actors and actresses then wore such classy clothes and seemed like naturals

[@zxtenn]

Marlon Brando gay???

[@michaelfitzgerald3467]

@Terminator X she was a great radio actress too.

[@anthonydubose5779]

Tobacco companies made millions and many that smoked cigarettes, cigars, etc. ended up with lung problems and cancer. I do not see that today's movies. Today is hardcore drugs.

[@daveculver1691]

Pretty good flick, worth a watch

[@sclogse1]

Right near the end..the hoods are stuck...cops gonna break in...one hood says..hey, let's give up, they got gas, and I got sinus troubles...and another hood socks him in the face, and says, "that'l cure your troubles"

[@mperry1329]

That was priceless!!! Had to laugh out loud on that one!

[@granskare]

I saw an error happened but I waited and here I am.

[@Ali-uz8qg]

Nice film.

[@bearing44]

Wait. My buggers have not even dried enough to eat yet

[@johnrogan9420]

Born on 5 June 1948...even the hoods had class in 1948.."I ascertained the layout of the room".

[@srmichel417]

That was Hendricks, the federal officer.

[@quentinlickliter4697]

Great entertainment..The Autos were the real stars.

[@9005067]

a good show

[@christinemclellan5028]

Wonderful...

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Good film - I would not have called it 'noir' though!

[@brucebird133]

we made it to 7 mins before commercials hit in.. then 14 minutes..

[@lisamichelle8413]

Some things never change .. even now in Australia we’ve had #IslamicTerrorists been let out on parole and reoffending (The Lindt Cafe siege in 2015) time this was eliminated.

[@robertwalker5521]

I always consider a "terrorist" as someone causing fear (like pounding on the side of a car or building.) These are thoroughly brainwashed KILLERS.

[@earlgarman2110]

lks like that car could use a set of new shock absorbers

[@willcollins3171]

That was a good movie

[@MajorWolfgangHochstetter]

How dumb is it for the cops to blow their sirens all the way to the hideout?

[@jimibeckert]

Worth a watch

[@brianbavosa877]

Charles Bradstreet played Bela lugosi s assistant I Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein this film and that one are the only 2 to times I've seen him in a movie I think though he had a small part in the MGM Robert Montgomery classic lady in the lake but don't hold me to that.evelyn Ankara was in the original wolf man with Lon Chaney Jr. And turhan vey was in the the mummys Tomb both actors were in horror films for universal and even a and c meet Frankenstein was a universal film too

[@robertwalker5521]

Do an IMDb on Mr. Bradstreet

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Enjoy viewing automobiles/phone booths /parole office/audio recorder/women's dress & hair do's/pin ball machines of that era-!!!🤗. Realistically portrayed citizens/parole officers/law enforcement officials. This presentation reminds me of the catch & release criminals & parolees ( 2024 ) California justice system-!!!😉. Exciting/predictable ending-!!!🤔

[@rhondaalonzo4170]

I can't believe some of the comments here....especially the one about "Jews"??? Freedom of speech is everywhere. smh. Anyhow, I love these old films especially Film noir..ones!!! ;)

[@mperry1329]

Anti-Semite comments aren't considered "Freedom of Speech". They are considered "Hate Speech". I love these old films also. ;-)

[@mperry1329]

@name name What is incorrect? I didn't write any thing that was incorrect. I haven't even been on this upload to write anything incorrect, so what are you talking about?

[@nafg613]

The problem with anti-Semitism isn't the freedom of expression, it's the anti-Semitism. Suppressing speech might temporarily make you less anxious but it won't cure the disease

[@robertzygmund8301]

A plausible plot; till the end

[@autumnt.allgood8895]

CORRECTION: THEY SHOULD OF SHOWED THE PAROLE BOARD MEMBERS & GANGSTERS GOING TO JAIL.

[@raymontes1030]

Great movie.

[@johnrogan9420]

Manager of the club looks like Jack Ruby...1948...1963...art imitates reality.

[@nortondias1282]

great movie >

[@henryweaver667]

Looks like my 3 year old put post-it notes on his face.

[@johnrogan9420]

Laszlo...Victor Laszlo...Casablanca...music score here.

[@mickeybitsko1676]

Waitress gave Ed O’Brien the go by in SF😺

[@TheDwarfBros]

Literally translated from french it means black, or dark. A reference to the color scheme :3

[@mickeybitsko1676]

My parents had a summer cabin in Terhan bey, maine

[@CissyBrazil]

….” I’ve got sinus problems. WHACK! That will fix it! H HA H HA

[@geraldswirsky8834]

Great movie ???? The plot had so many holes you could drive a truck through it .

[@autumnt.allgood8895]

I ALMOST CUT IT OFF. IT WAS TOO SLOW. SO I FINISH WATCHING JUST TO SEE HOW IT TURNED OUT. COULD OF HAD A BETTER ENDING.

[@virnamisra1657]

How come the police department didn't find the recorder. Mr UDAY N PANDEY FAMILY

[@paulkitt2376]

Fast paced little b movie very enjoyable

[@johnrogan9420]

Phone numbers all started with 2 letters...car license plates were identifiers too

[@dougacebedo3855]

1:00=4 why would the cops use their sirens that just signaled the crooks they were coming

[@robertwalker5521]

The hoodlums hearing those sirens Is what saved our hero from getting "plugged".

[@DateTwoRelate]

At 28:45 crook mispronounces "antiques," is then corrected and follows with an angry "What's da diff!" At 40:15 we hear the sounds of a train. Whoops, where is it? at 1:08:30 be ready for a brief Three Stooges homage.

[@johnrogan9420]

One call 📞from Rodescu...Glenda Dies...