Where the Sidewalk Ends. Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney star in this 1950 film noir directed by Otto Preminger. A few years earlier the three had collaborated on the sophisticated screen classic Laura, but now we find them in the underworld. Andrews plays a rogue cop who mistakenly kills a suspect and tries to cover up his mistake.
Preminger's artful direction, the black and white cinematography by Joseph LaShelle, the gritty screenplay by Ben Hecht, and the musical score that features the unforgettable melody "Street Scene" make this the epitome of film noir. 95 minutes. CC.
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| Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews |
I prefer to watch on DVD with closed captions and features like excellent full commentary by TCM film noir host Eddie Muller, but the film is available for streaming on You Tube. Here is a link to Muller's five minute intro to the film, or see the video below.
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