Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak & E.G. Marshall in "Pushover" (1954)
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- A carefully planned bank heist by hoodlum Harry Wheeler (Paul Richards) and his partner leaves a policeman dead and $210,000 stolen.
The investigation headed by Police Lt. Carl Ekstrom (E.G. Marshall) identifies Wheeler as the culprit, and Eckstrom charges detective Paul Sheridan (Fred MacMurray) with an undercover assignment to befriend Wheeler's sultry girlfriend, Lona McLane (Kim Novak). A powerful attraction develops between Paul and Lona, and soon they have a torrid affair.
Eckstrom, Paul and his partner, Rick McAllister (Philip Carey) stakeout Lona's apartment, and wait for Wheeler. Lona leaves the apartment, and Paul follows her. She drives to his apartment. He meets her there, and she asks if he is a cop. Paul admits to it, but insists he's been seeing her for personal reasons. Lona admits she's frightened of Wheeler and insists she didn't know about his criminal activities until after the bank robbery. Lona asks what would happen to Wheeler if she turned him in. When she suggests that she and Paul would be happy with the robbery money, he angrily demands she leave. Paul returns to the stakeout and discovers Rick watching Lona's neighbor, a young nurse, Ann Stewart (Dorothy Malone).
Paul promises Lona he will get the money when they apprehend Wheeler, if she will run away with him. Lona agrees and reveals Wheeler will be meeting her.
The next day, Wheeler calls, and Lona departs. Paul has Rick follow her. Detective Paddy Dolan (Allen Nourse) is keeping watch in a squad car outside this complex peeping-tom stakeout, and the detectives spot Wheeler entering Lona's apartment building. Paul and Paddy arrest Wheeler on his way out. Wheeler leads them to his car. Paul shoots Wheeler while Paddy is examining the bag of money, then claims Wheeler was about to attack Paddy. Paddy grows anxious and suspicious when Paul suggests they hide Wheeler's body, and refuses to give Wheeler's car keys to Paul.
Later, as arranged with Lona, Paul slips into her apartment and waits for her call to assure her all is well. Upon leaving her apartment, however, Paul runs into Ann, then heads back to the stakeout room. Rick returns shortly, followed by Eckstrom, who sends Paul out on a pretext. Eckstrom informs Rick that he telephoned the stakeout room for an hour and received no answer. Rick admits that as he was leaving to trail Lona, he noted Paddy's empty car and saw him going into the bar and suggests that Paul may be covering for the older detective.
Meanwhile, Paul finds Paddy, and instructs him to hide Wheeler's car. Certain that Paul is after the money, Paddy refuses and, pulling his gun, declares his intention to report his failure to Eckstrom. When Paddy's car phone rings, Paul lunges for the gun, which goes off, killing Paddy.
Paul telephones Lona for another meeting. Meanwhile, Ann, who knows about the police presence, runs into Rick and informs him that she saw a man coming out of Lona's apartment, who Rick assumes was Wheeler.
As Lona takes Rick on a fruitless drive, Paul moves Wheeler's car and dumps the body, which is discovered just as he returns to the stakeout room. Eckstrom and Rick then question Lona, who reveals nothing. When Ann spots Paul heading toward Lona's apartment, she reports it to the police. Realizing Ann has recognized him, Paul picks her up at gunpoint, then with Lona, leaves the building. Eckstrom and Rick receive Ann's report as Paul goes outside and notices two squad cars around Wheeler's car. He sends Ann to the trunk to retrieve the money, but Rick and another detective intercept her and have a shootout with Paul as Lona watches in dismay. Lona is arrested and a wounded Paul apologizes to Rick, who escorts Ann back to her apartment.
A 1954 American film-noir crime film directed by Richard Quine, produced by Jules Schermer, screenplay by Roy Huggins, based on a novel by Thomas Walsh and another by William S. Ballinger, cinematography by Lester White, starring Fred MacMurray, Phil Carey, Kim Novak, Dorothy Malone, and E.G. Marshall. MacMurray and Marshall also appeared together in "The Caine Mutiny" (1954).
Kim Novak's first major performance, and she receives an "and introducing" credit. She was only 21 years-old. Her character, Lona, spoke as if she had lots more life experience. Before working on this film, Novak's two uncredited films were at RKO, "The French Line" (1953) and "Son of Sinbad" (1955).
Philip Carey starred in the movie advertised on the theater marquee, "The Nebraskan" (1953), also released by Columbia. Carey also ogled a nurse through a pair of binoculars in "Mister Roberts" (1955).
The motion picture was adapted from two novels, Thomas Walsh's "The Night Watch," which was serialized under the title "The Killer Wore a Badge", in the Saturday Evening Post from November 10 to December 15, 1951, and William S. Ballinger's "Rafferty." Roy Huggins went on to great success creating television series, including "The Fugitive", "Maverick", and "The Rockford Files." - Krátké a kreslené filmy
I just happened upon this movie tonight. Loved Kim Novak's '54 Mercury Monterey Convertible. I usually watch these for the cars and architecture. Its a pleasant surprise when great actors, memorable lines and a suspenseful plot are included. Thanks for posting. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Yes, the cars and architecture are beautiful and astounding. Everything in today's era is so bland.
I love the cars and clothes... it's going back in time .
Check out the cars in Julie, a1954 Doris Day noir thriller. Also, a very cool airplane in that movie (Douglas DC4).
Thanks for mentioning the model of the vehicle. It caught my attention as well. Love 50s model cars.
"It's been weird knowing you." What a FANTASTIC LINE !! I'm going to have to remember that one !
At 23 minutes. I just heard it.
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I like the lines “Your place or mine? Surprise me!”
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Thanks for posting this. I had not seen it before.
"Introducing Kim Novak!" She was only 20 years old here and, as of this writing, she's still with us at 90 years old! Four years later, she'd be cast in Hitchcock's "Vertigo." She retired from her acting career in 1991 and now lives in rural Oregon.
Fred MacMurray is 45 years old here. Six years after this movie, he swore off playing tough/bad guys after the public's reaction to his character in Billy Wilder's "The Apartment." Thus began his role as "Steve Douglas" in TV's "My Three Sons."
Emmy-winning E.G. Marshall is 39 here. 1954 was another busy year for him. He was in ten productions that year alone including "The Caine Mutiny." Three years later, he would be in "12 Angry Men." He was in almost 200 productions during his long career right up until his death in 1998 at 84 years of age.
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12 angry men - E.G. Marshall ah that's where I seen him before thanks
EG Marshall is a CBS Radio Mystery legend too! ❤
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The picture quality is AMAZING. Very well documented. Thank you for sharing
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What a way to introduce Kim Novak. Have to hand it to the Director for giving us an eye full. Now have to go back and listen to what they were saying.
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Somebody knew they had a star on their hands and launched the good ship fem fetale with champagne, the works. Heart stopping beauty, enhanced with acting chops and a hypnotic voice.
You had me at "Kim Novak". She was a magnetic performer and had an unusual, timeless beauty that always illuminated the screen. I'd not seen much of her black and white film work, so this was quite a treat.
Kims hair style and outfit could still be worn today . Timeless class .
Kim will remain timeless forever.
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No one has worn that hairdo for decades.
I watched this movie twice within a year. This time I noticed how the music was aligned closely with the scenes.
Good movie.
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Can't help thinking that Malone and Novak were playing each other's natural roles, but apart from the rather weak ending it was great stuff. Thank you for uploading.
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Novak, definitely. Malone, not so much.
Frederick MacMurray, one of my favorite actors, so enjoyed his noir movie roles, as well as his stint on TV in "My 3 Sons". He did westerns, too...but somehow, the urban roles were his best. This one is ☆☆☆☆
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i hated McMurray on My Three Sons
One of his best was ‘Double Indemnity’.
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Don/t foghet his backstabber role in THE CAINE MUTINY.
I love it how EVERYBoDY wore coats and ties, good guys and bad vuys too, everybody except Kim Novak.😊
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Outstanding film noir all the way --- with music score to boot!
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Kim Novak was a real slice. She must have broke a lotta hearts.
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I didn't get the money and I didn't get the dame.
Mine too!
Good movie. Always enjoy watching Fred MacMurray in films. Not seen this previously. Great upload and great picture quality. Thanks.
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he looks at her and says lets take a look under the hood,,,, great line
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We have to think the censors either missed that line, or fell in love with it.
An assembly of great actors. An excellent film noir with the incomparable anti hero/villain played by Fred MacMurray, playing a similar role which he created in the film classic ‘Double Indemnity,’ made ten years earlier. Phillip Carey, was a talented and accomplished actor, who played heroes and villains during his time as an actor in Hollywood. He should be commended in his role - as should EG Marshall, a wonderful character actor, who appeared in major supporting roles in countless films. To add to this illustrious supporting cast, the delightful Kim Novak, who always played the glamorous but tough minded and feet on the ground film actress.
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Double Indemnity is a great movie and Stanwick was so seductive.
One very good classic film. The choice of actors for the cast is excellent. Great film quality that has been posted for us to view it's appreciated. Very recommendable story to follow and enjoy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙂
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Fantastic! Builds up and never stops. Every second counts. In the last one-third, I was holding my breath....A masterpiece.
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Incredible lighting and camera work......hats off to the cinematographer.......
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I think so, too.
Kim Novak a stunner
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She flashed my dad, a teenage kid, when he brought a message to her trailer on set. He was embarrassed. She was cheap.
I enjoyed this movie, Kim Novack was so pretty. Good acting on all the players. 👍👍
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"jcamisa50," Novak -- spelled correctly at the top of this CZcams presentation courtesy of "Donald P. Borchers" -- Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak & E.G. Marshall in "Pushover" (1954); and of course the main titles.
Absolutely correct though: "Kim Novak was so VERY pretty. Good acting from all the players."
Classic film noir. Great film. Great atmosphere and excellent photography!!!!! Nice plot, too, keeps you interested right through the end.
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Keeps you on the edge of your seat, a real nail biter, pure class.
The only drawback with films from this period is that the Haze Code acts as the spoiler, well ahead of time. But Fred McMurray’s uneasy struggles with his conscience and Kim Novak’s classical fem fatale are worth the price of admission, any time.
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Hayes code is NOT A SPOILER
Pre-code?
Feed was so weak!
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"Your place, or mine " said a few million times !
I feel very happy to see young Kim Novak.She's very beautiful.
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Des l'intro on est pris dans une toile d'araignée jusqu'au dénouement final ! Captivant
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Never heard of this movie before now. A very different Fred MacMurray from that other role I remember him in (- as a good role model!).
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For those familiar with and who enjoy film noir it's hard not to enjoy, to varying degrees of enthusiasm, "Pushover" -- from the typewriter of Roy Huggins who within a few years became huge in television via "Maverick," "The Rockford Files," "The Fugitive." "Alias Smith and Jones," "Run for Your Life," "Hunter," etc.
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An oversight, a minor plot point, I caught within the movie's exciting climax -- as bullet-riddled Fred MacMurray lies bleeding, yet talking still, on the rain soaked street's pavement, his partner Phillip Carey leads Dorothy Malone away back to her apartment. Yet it's been established and reinforced that Malone is a registered nurse -- so of course she would 'see what she could do' to aid the wounded man in their immediate proximity while all await the ambulance's arrival.
This movie has a tv movie feel to it. The characters are rather bland. I like the line "I'm not watching tv." Ok then, it"s safe to come in!
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Huggins also created "77 Sunset Strip".
I always liked Fred McMurray as a bad guy. I loved his voice when he got down to business.
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One damn good movie! Novak and cast were terrific!
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I always love Kim novak in the movies
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There's a touch of Double Identity in this film Fred McMurray
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Very good movie. Thank You for showing this. 👍👍.
I love old movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great film. Gripped from beginning to end. Thanks for the upload.
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Why do simple employees, often guards, try to play the hero for rich bosses who don't give a damn about them?
I'll take a stab at that, and say people want to be liked and accepted. The desire to fit in is so strong that people sometimes do things to seek approval, even when it goes against good judgment.
good flick! definitely worth the watch!!!
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I love to watch for the cars and crowds which are so well dressed. The well behaved people and respect for others is enjoyable to see. One movie showed a man in a wheelchair coming out of a building with a long stairway. Well guess what? Two strong young men went up to help him right away! That's the way it used to be...and it was good
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thx for sharing this brilliant movie…. 😅 def nd to get a bluray copy of this gem…
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I kept gasping at the screen with a shocked "Fred MacMURRay!???!!"
Thanks for watching. Have you seen him in "Double Indemnity" (1944)?
This is a fascinating movie. Philip Breck went on to play Asa Buchanan in the soap opera One Life To Live for years.
No that is Philip Carey
The actor is Philip Carey. He joined the daytime line-up as ornery Texas tycoon Asa Buchanan on the popular soap One Life to Live (1968) in 1979. www.imdb.com/name/nm0137023/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2
Peter Breck played Jared on ‘The Big Valley’
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Kim Novak was usually the one who got pursued or chased in her movie rolls. I have never seen her act so forward in a role.
She was just starting out here.
Excellent film, thanks.
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Love is (re)creation and often destruction. Great actors, great script, outstanding cinematography.
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Loved the movie she was a vixen but also did comedy ❤she was all around great
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what a woman.....
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Wow, what a movie!
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All the A Level actors had recognisable voices. Fred & Eg were no exceptions
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Great movie, with a dramatic ending... good old Hollywood movie.
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Wonderful film. Lord knows what the cars are but I think the 50''s must be my favourite decade.
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Best movie... Fred Mc Murray my favory actor.
Fancy talking that way to a guy you just met😃. They don't come like that anymore.
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It is a bit slow, but never dull, as it builds up toward the last quarter.
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POOR Fred I mean Paul 😂👍🏻👍🏻 Kept me on my toes !
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Poor Fred, indeed. Didn't he learn his lesson with Barbara Stanwyck and her anklet?
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The inventor of FLUBBER
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I was in the army between 54/57 and I had a poster of Kim Novak in my locker. 😂
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Great movie
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They did not care too much about lung cancer .....
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"willfriedseverin4318," In an era when nearly one out of two, 46%, of adult Americans smoked -- seeing as how the U.S. Surgeon General's report on the harm cigarette smoking caused didn't come out until a full decade after "Pushover"'s 1954 theatrical release, how could they?
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My Grandfather told me in the 60’s that McMurray was the cheapest actor in Hollywood….apparently he had a reputation for being very frugal… lol. !!!
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I wish Fred MacMurray did more drama instead of that Disney fluff. He was a fine actor.
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One of my favs!!!!
Dorothy Malone...she had me in The Big Sleep
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"I didn't get the money and I didn't get the woman." Poor Fred just never learned. But at least this one looked worth it.
Loved Kim at 51:51 . Perfectly summed up her part in this + her personality. Terrific if you're a cynic.
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The opening scene shows a spotless street. Mid movie the surveillance cop, Paddy, tosses gum wrappers out the car window. Twice.
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Great Quality Movie! At 13:59 you can make out black tape on the car's fender, used to block out reflections from the set lighting lol.
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One of the Best movie story I have ever watched, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, Frederick Forsyth and many others heavyweight writers could be jealous after watching this movie, ❤❤❤
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Otimo filme❤
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I only knew McMurray from “My 3 Sons” for years. Didn’t know he was a serious actor. “Double Indemnity” was my first exposure to this side of him. He does good bad. I mean, he does bad well. 🤔 🤷🏻♀️
Dictionary definition of Kim Novak -Sultry 😘😘😘😘
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プロットが凄い。
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Excellent film avec de très bons acteurs. Très jolie Kim Novak mais j'ai vraiment apprécié Dorothy Malone.
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Hitchcock might not have produced this any better. Wow!
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I'm a big fan of film noir, never seen this till today and it is terrific! Fred MacMurray, who may have been cinemas all time heel from such films as "The Caine Mutiny" and "The Apartment" is back at it in a role quite similar to "Double Indemnity" as Fred is once again led astray by a sexy woman to engage in crime. This time the femme fatale is Kim Novak, who looks absolutely gorgeous in her film introduction as Fred becomes her "Pushover" Great script by Roy Huggins, who also created "Maverick" and "Rockford Files." Plenty of cigarettes and big cars!
It takes a lot of moxie to say, "Get out," to Kim Novak.
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They knew how to keep a person’s interest with the opening scene of the young , and very buxom Kim Novac in a white backless outfit.
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The days of no search warrent.
What great acting those were the day's
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Masterpiece
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Poor ol' Frad. He just keeps gettin' deeper and deeper in the crapper.
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Vertigo the best 👌 kim novak ❤
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_What a tangled web we weave , when first we practice to deceive_
super film , never seen before , thanks
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Really good movie. They sure don't make like they used to.
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But how could she put the stylus on the record before turning the power on ???
Because she’s that good looking.
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No one really knows how to use a record player.
Because she was Kim Novak doing everything her way.
You got some funny replies but, seriously, the further back in time you go the more you'll see that. More often in movies but it does actually work.
I thought this was gonna be Double Indemnity. Half way through I realize it's this one, and also remember the title of the other one Double Indemnity. That one has MacMurray with that wierd little dame from green was my valley or some western tv show or something.
Are you conflating Barbara Stanwyck with Maureen O'Hara?
Oh, I thought I recognized Paul Richards. I liked the few times acting the role of the good guy. However, most of the times he played a weak or sneaky and one time a self delusional older brother. That was a sad one. 😢😢😢😢
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Paul is my favorite actor.
Eyes,lips,voice,and of course talent.
Love him in his tv show "Breaking Point " ,a spin-off of Ben Casey.
Something about his eyes, intense yet soulful.
He was considered an actor's actor.
Very talented.
Buen cine clásico
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For me it was Marilyn Monroe and Kim Novak. Nobody else.
Allow me to share your vote.
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Kim Novak est une encorceuleuse avec son corps, ses yeux et sa voix!! Et la classe en plus.
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"Your All Washed Up Paul"
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That scene where Fred McMurry lit a cigarette 🚬 while waiting for the 7:00 o’clock phone 📞 call looked simply ridiculous🙄🙄🙄Him trying to look so tough. 🙄🙄🙄😅😅
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Great movie Kim Novak was good in her first. Fred Mc was awesome 👍👍 1:27:24 1:27:24 1:27:24
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Poderia ser legendado para o português?
One of the five most beaitiful stars of alll time❤
Ative primeiro a legendagem automática em inglês e depois a tradução em português.
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Genuinely dont think Kim Novak was the raving beauty everyone thinks she was. Now Dorothy Malone?? Now SHE was beautiful. Such lovely eyes and a stunning smile. She was a much better actress, too
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Dont count your chickens until they've hatched.
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Novak is Bosnian name and second name.......but it is also Russian second name as well !
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That was a clever story he certainly made a bad choice about the money it was very sad regarding the old cop it was dissapoiting to see two of the top and georgess female actors on opposite sides of the law it was agreat cast and plot thank you for a great movie ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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