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Behind Green Lights (1946)

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Police lieutenant Sam Carson investigates a political murder after the victim is dumped at the door of police headquarters.

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Janet Bradley
William Gargan ...
Lt. Sam Carson
Richard Crane ...
Johnny Williams - Reporter
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Nora Bard
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Det. Oppenheimer
Charles Russell ...
Arthur Templeton
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Max Calvert
Mabel Paige ...
Flossie
Stanley Prager ...
Ruzinsky - Milkman
Charles Tannen ...
Ames - Reporter
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Police lieutenant Sam Carson investigates a political murder after the victim is dumped at the door of police headquarters.

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15 February 1946 (USA)  »

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Audácia de Criminoso  »

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A nice little hidden gem...
25 February 2010 | by (Bradenton, Florida) – See all my reviews

This is a wonderful mystery film with a film noir-like edge. Oddly, the film has mostly been forgotten today and it's slipped into the public domain--which often means that a film is terrible--which this film certainly is NOT! The film begins with a wild setup--a car with a dead body in it rolls to a stop right in front of the police station! Inside the car is a shady detective--but who killed him and why? The film did a great job of keeping you guessing--as it's NOT readily apparent who did it. Into the mix are some nice plot elements--such as the introduction of an inexperienced news reporter into the tale as well as the prime suspect being the daughter of a man who is running for election in only days! As for the acting, that and the script are what I really liked. Despite being mostly unknown and supporting actors, the film was dandy entertainment. In particular, I liked William Gargan as the investigating lieutenant--he was very believable and far from flashy--but this made his role so wonderful. A big-name star might have tried too hard to dominate the scenes or take too commanding a presence--instead, he just seemed like a smart and decent "everyman". Also, while his role was very small, I was happy to see a young John Ireland--before he rose to fame in the world of Noir.

Overall, for mystery and film noir fans, this is a great little film. It's intelligently written and doesn't assume the audience is stupid! Great job.


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