May 06, 2009 the 1946 film noir the locket hasnt been released on disc anywhere outside of spain, causing it to slip ever further into the status of footnote, unvaryingly and almost exclusively during discussions of flashbacks. She was very convincing, what a great role for her she was very beautiful too. Original rko one sheet poster 27x41 for the john brahm film noir, the locket 1946 starring laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, and gene raymond. The locket full movie online, watch free 4k hd, the locket watch movie full movie 1946 a dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters. The locket dvdr 1946 warner archive collection mod. The locket 1946 john brahm synopsis, characteristics. The locket 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The locket of the title obviously holds the key to the mystery, and we have an absorbing time pulling all the loose ends together.
The narrative structure, which suggests the dismantling of a russian doll, is loads of fun, but the locket is also thrilling from moment to moment, thanks to brahms inspired chiaroscuro effects and the deliciously ambiguous characterizations. Music is by roy webb and cinematography by nicholas musuraca. In the end the new fiance discusses nancys future with her ex the psychiatrist, who tells him that there may be a future for her if he can love her enough to stick with her. The locket is a 1946 film noir directed by john brahm, starring laraine day, brian aherne.
So sweet, so demure, so unlikely to trigger a nightmare of death and deceit. Locket is a 1986 bollywood action film, produced by tahir hussain on t. However the locket was a real discovery for me, and coupled with a transfer from a good original copy, and above average sound quality for 1946 is a firm recommendation. The locket is a case history of a warped mind and its effect on the lives of those it touches intimately. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. As a child, day was accused of stealing a locket at a fancy party. I love love love these kind of psychological movies. Wheeler generously gave us permission to post his thoughts on the mesmerizing noir, the locket. Even though nancys mother eventually finds the locket in the folds of the daughters dress, her boss forces nancy to confess to stealing it. At the end of the film, nancy comes full circle and returns to the place where she learned to lie. John brahms the locket 1946, or what nancy wanted written by wheeler winston dixon. The film is based on a screenplay by sheridan gibney, citation needed adapted from what nancy wanted by norma barzman, wife of laterblacklisted writer ben barzman. Harry blair brian aherne, who requests to speak to john.
Overview of the locket, 1946, directed by john brahm, with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, at turner classic movies. This weeks film noir article is taken from film historian wheeler winston dixons justreleased book film noir and the cinema of paranoia. Nancy reacts badly to losing her prize to say the least. Setting something of a record for flashbacks within flashbacks, the locket recounts the mental disintegration of bridetobe laraine day. The 1946 film noir the locket hasnt been released on disc anywhere outside of spain, causing it to slip ever further into the status of footnote, unvaryingly and almost exclusively during discussions of flashbacks. Read the full synopsis of the locket, 1946, directed by john brahm, with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, at turner classic movies. Robert mitchum and laraine day in the locket 1946 brian aherne, laraine day, and gene raymond in the. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Its the strangest secret ever told a dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters. His mother, who evidently was the woman who had accused nancy as a child, discouraged him from going with her to the. Latter gears his scenes for full interest and carefully carries forward the doubt and audience hope that nancy is not the villainess. This film recounts the mental disintegration of bridetobe laraine day. The locket is directed by john brahm and based on a screenplay written by sheridan gibney, which in turn is adapted from the story what nancy wanted written by norma barzman. I am not a huge robert mitchum or gene raymond fan, but they both were good.
Gallery of 8 movie poster and cover images for the locket 1946. The end discussion spoiler the locket 1946 discussion. Starring jeetendra, rekha, vinod mehra in the lead roles and music composed by bappi lahari. A party celebrating the upcoming marriage of john willis gene raymond and nancy patton laraine day is in full swing, but the festivities are quietly interrupted by one dr. I immediately thought of this movie but i was not convinced about the. Locket, the this is a manufactured on demand disc that was created using a dvdr disc. Find the locket region 2 uk dvd 1946 starring laraine day, brian. I am sure alfred hitchcock must have known about this 1946 rko film when he was. The locket is also a visual piece of jewelry told via flashback within a flashback within a flashback manner in a neat beginning and end through doorways. A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she. The locket 1946 is a story told in a number of flashbacks from different. See the full list of the locket cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Sep 15, 2014 the locket 1946 directed by john brahm.
Eddie mullers intro to the locket 1946 on tcm noir alley duration. Reginald denny, ricardo cortez, and ellen corby decorate an accomplished cast. So if you dont want spoilers do not read this post. It is noted for its complex and confusing use of layered flashbacks to give psychological depth to the narrative. Watch the locket starring laraine day in this drama on directv. The films intricate use of flashbacks has earned it cult status. Jan 30, 2015 the girls mother abruptly snatches the locket, a valuable family heirloom, back. The locket 1946 approved 1h 25min crime, drama, filmnoir 20 december 1946 usa just before a wedding, the bridegroom hears a complex tale painting his lovely bride as devilish and unbalanced.
The locket 1946 fullmovie watch online free online moviex. Flashbacks show why a psychiatrist brian aherne warned a man not to marry his exwife laraine day. The film is based on a screenplay by sheridan gibney, adapted from what nancy wanted by norma barzman, wife of laterblacklisted writer ben barzman. Vehicle is a strong one for laraine day and she does much with the role of nancy, a girl wi. Falsely accused of stealing a locket as a child, nancy monks laraine day becomes an adult kleptomaniac, pathological liar, serial wife with multiple husbands, and murderess, all the while playing the beautiful innocent.
The locket was shot in such a moody and shadowy way and i just live for this kind of movie. The locket 1946 is a drama, filmnoir movie starring laraine day and brian aherne. Cult movies movies to watch movie gifs movie tv good old movies paulette goddard movie black vintage horror paramount pictures. Original movie poster for locket, the 1946 7567 original rko one sheet poster 27x41. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. In the locket, day is about to marry the rich raymond when aherne, a. A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters. The locket full movie online free, the locket full movie free 1946 a dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters.
Classiclady a bit slow in the beginning but once it gets going its pretty great. She has spent her life getting even for this false. Vehicle is a strong one for laraine day and she does much with the role of. A minor league film noir, tightly directed by john brahm and starring laraine day as the little girl who allegedly stole a locket and whose kleptomania as a woman leads to murder, suicide and. The girls mother abruptly snatches the locket, a valuable family heirloom, back. This is the story of nancy day who seems like an ideal bride for john raymond. It too tells the devastating effects of a little child kept from having a possession, a locket, which is rightfully hers and the consequences of her actions on the men in her life. She has spent her life getting even for this false accusation by becoming a kleptomaniac and ruining the lives of those around her.
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