At least I can understand Laurie girl! Not so Bart. Wimpy, dumb, stupid, silly, wanting to be "decent" but lack the guts. Any wonder how Laurie came to love this idiot I can't answer that. Wish she had shot him! But the rest a classic! And love that Peggy's Laurie!
shareThat's typical of the stories where some femme fatale gets such a man in her clutches. See also "Double Indemnity" for another example of such a stupid guy.
By the way, John Dahl was an amazing actor. Besides this movie, he was super in "Rope" and a couple of other flicks. Extremely incredible actor who should have had a better career!
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Jim Hutton: talented gorgeous hot hunk; adorable as ElleryQueen; SEXIEST ACTOR EVER
Thanks!
shareYup, I recommend "Double Indemnity" (1940s), "Pushover" (1954), "Quicksand" (1950), "The Great Flamarion" (1940s), and "Out of the Past" (1940s) if you're interested in movies where a nasty female gets some unsuspecting male to do something for her which will get him into trouble. I think the 40s movie "Criss Cross" is one such movie as well, but I don't remember it well enough to know for sure.
Also "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946)...I didn't like this version, but it certainly fits into this category. A better version of this story is the 1943 Italian movie "Ossessione".
Look up "1940s film noir" and you'll probably find more complete lists online on various sites.
Enjoy!
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Jim Hutton: talented gorgeous hot hunk; adorable as ElleryQueen; SEXIEST ACTOR EVER
Who is John Dahl?
Oh, I see ... you mean John Dall.
Thanks for pointing out my misspelling. I just corrected it.
shareI love how the clown tries to warn Bart about her "not making a happy home." he then tells Bart: "It's just that some guys are born smart about women and some guys are born dumb."
Ain't it the truth!
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I used to know someone who said "women are evil, men are stupid." I always think of that when I watch Gun Crazy.
He was really clueless! He didn't want to shot anyone (understandable) & he hated stealing but he always went along with her schemes. He was one whipped dude!
shareHe was really a decent guy,who was hooked on this hot babe,who took it to the limit.I liked him in this,and loved a peek at 1949 LA.I am assuming it was filmed in 49 and released in 1950.
shareYour friend shouldn't have dated someone who was 'gun crazy'. Easy Peasy ;)
shareThe clown was great.
I saw this the other day and if I was Bart I would have left the first night I had sex with her.
shareHe was a bit too much of a Boy Scout tbh, with his outlook, demeanour and style, maybe a different actor would have given an edgier performance, he just comes across as too nice.
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