Out Of The Past Film Analysis
Black and white film noir evolved in the 1940’s during World War II. This time period of film replicated the post war tensions and anxieties that plagued American society during and after the war. The repetitive trend of these films was dark and almost always based on crimes that involved love and betrayal.
1941- Citizen Kane
Director- Orson Wells
This film was one of the earliest film noir’s produced and was budgeted at $800,000. Wells was the director, star and producer. Wells also collaborated with Herman J. Mankiewicz and John Houseman who is unaccredited with the film on the script. It débuted on May 1, 1941 in New York City after an intense investigation by the F.B.I. The late release and investigation was due to the many similarities between the fictional character Kane and the life of William Randolph Hearst - …show more content…
This film is a perfect representation of the genre. Its leading role is played by Jane Greer, a femme fatale whose sadistic ways have made her irresistible to the hero Jeff played by Robert Mitchum and the villain Whit played by Kirk Douglas. The film used many components to distinguish itself from other noirs. The use of both linear narrative and flashback narrative was a unique and influential technique. The dark and corrupt love triangle between the three main characters ultimately caused their deaths at the end (Out of the Past, 1947).
1948- The Naked City
Director- Jules Dassin
The Naked City is another noir that has been considered one of the best femme fatale. This film is a semi-documentary shot on location in New York City. The film is about model who has been murdered in her apartment that was meant to look like a suicide. The classic noir was a fascinating account of the kind of moral doubtfulness and detachment that was typical post-War American society. This film was revolutionary for its cinematography (movideva).
1949- The Third Man
Director-Carol
1941- Citizen Kane
Director- Orson Wells
This film was one of the earliest film noir’s produced and was budgeted at $800,000. Wells was the director, star and producer. Wells also collaborated with Herman J. Mankiewicz and John Houseman who is unaccredited with the film on the script. It débuted on May 1, 1941 in New York City after an intense investigation by the F.B.I. The late release and investigation was due to the many similarities between the fictional character Kane and the life of William Randolph Hearst - …show more content…
This film is a perfect representation of the genre. Its leading role is played by Jane Greer, a femme fatale whose sadistic ways have made her irresistible to the hero Jeff played by Robert Mitchum and the villain Whit played by Kirk Douglas. The film used many components to distinguish itself from other noirs. The use of both linear narrative and flashback narrative was a unique and influential technique. The dark and corrupt love triangle between the three main characters ultimately caused their deaths at the end (Out of the Past, 1947).
1948- The Naked City
Director- Jules Dassin
The Naked City is another noir that has been considered one of the best femme fatale. This film is a semi-documentary shot on location in New York City. The film is about model who has been murdered in her apartment that was meant to look like a suicide. The classic noir was a fascinating account of the kind of moral doubtfulness and detachment that was typical post-War American society. This film was revolutionary for its cinematography (movideva).
1949- The Third Man
Director-Carol