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Origins of Film Noir

Origins of Film Noir

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📜 Overview: Jump into the world of Film Noir and look at how the technology and economic factors gave birth to a genre that still deeply influences the way filmmakers work today. Take a look at 4 Film Noirs spanning the beginning and end of the classic film noir era: "The Stranger on the Third Floor", "Double Indemnity", "The Big Combo" and "Touch of Evil".
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2013-03-13
⌚ Running Time: 18 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

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John P. Hess

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