Aug 27, 2019 laraine day in the locket 1946, john brahm stay safe and healthy. The locket 1946 well, when you have a postwar movie with robert mitchum at his young prime, you cant go wrong. May 26, 2012 this pin was discovered by ken peters. The locket is a film directed by john brahm with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, gene raymond, year. Vehicle is a strong one for laraine day and she does much with the role of nancy, a girl. It is noted for its complex and confusing use of layered flashbacks. Jan 31, 2007 the locket john brahm, 1946 january 31, 2007 by grunes a profound film about american realities, and not merely the case study of a traumatized woman, which is how it is usually received, the locket is the sort of work that separates auterist critics from the nons, cineastes from those who prefer popcorn to movies.
The locket john brahm, 1946 january 31, 2007 by grunes a profound film about american realities, and not merely the case study of a traumatized woman, which is how it is usually received, the locket is the sort of work that separates auterist critics from the nons, cineastes from those who prefer popcorn to movies. Two years later, a better film was made on the subject of a mental breakdown, the. Laraine day in the locket 1946, john brahm laraine. The locket is a case history of a warped mind and its effect on the lives of those it touches intimately. Laraine day in the locket 1946, john brahm laraine day.
For the farscape episode, see the locket farscape episode. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nancys compulsion springs from a childhood incident, in which she was given a locket as birthday gift, which was then taken away from her by. The locket 1946 article 3039 by dave sindelar viewing date. She has spent her life getting even for this false. The film is a screen adaptation of richard paul evans novel of the same name, adapted by karen arthur, and premiered on december 8. Brian aherne warned a man not to marry his exwife laraine day. He like in his other movies, brings a couple of lighthearted moments and had a kiss with miss day. Selznick and alfred hitchcocks spellbound but that films trite simplification of psychoanalysis was embarrassing. 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. With laraine day, robert mitchum, brian aherne, gene raymond. The locket is the absorbing story of charming nancy laraine day. This film recounts the mental disintegration of bridetobe laraine day.
A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she. 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. Flashbacks show why a psychiatrist brian aherne warned a man not to marry his exwife laraine day. I am sure alfred hitchcock must have known about this 1946 rko film when he was making his 1969 film of topaz. Original movie poster for locket, the 1946 7567 original rko one sheet poster 27x41. 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. See the full list of the locket cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The star or starlet, as they used to say is actress laraine day playing nancy, and she pulls off a charming, attentive, smart perfect woman. Classiclady a bit slow in the beginning but once it gets going its pretty great. Music is by roy webb and cinematography by nicholas musuraca. The movie starts with people arrive to a high class wedding. I love love love these kind of psychological movies. The locket 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The locket is a 1946 film noir directed by john brahm, starring laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, and gene raymond, and released by rko pictures. His mother, who evidently was the woman who had accused nancy as a child, discouraged him from going with her to the. For the 1946 film starring laraine day, see the locket. Psychodrama thriller with very slight horror element on the day that a rich gentleman is about to be married to a seemingly perfect woman, he. The girls mother abruptly snatches the locket, a valuable family heirloom, back. One of the very best psychological films noir, 1946s the locket treats its theme with restraint and compassion. From an original story by ben and norma barzman, the locket also deals with crazy behavior sourced in a. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. May 27, 2016 john brahms the locket 1946, or what nancy wanted written by wheeler winston dixon. He like in his other movies, brings a couple of lighthearted moments and had a kiss. The locket is a domestic drama but also a firstrank film noir concerned with weak and victimized characters, and the workings of a fate that substitutes psychology for a gothic curse. As a child, day was accused of stealing a locket at a fancy party. The kleptomaniac nancys three male victims from the locket.
Mrs willis bullies nancy into a confession that she stole the locket. Just before a wedding, the bridegroom hears a complex tale painting his lovely bride as devilish and unbalanced. Jan 30, 2015 the girls mother abruptly snatches the locket, a valuable family heirloom, back. John brahms the locket 1946, or what nancy wanted written by wheeler winston dixon there are certainly any number of labyrinthianly complicated noirs, but nothing can quite prepare the viewer for the experience of watching john brahm s the locket 1946, famous for its flashback within a flashback within a flashback. The locket is the absorbing story of charming nancy laraine day, who seems to be the sweetest girl who ever lived. Laraine day, robert mitchum, brian aherne, gene raymond en sharyn moffett. The locket 1946 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. But not because of the adult actors although their performances weregreat. The locket a dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters.
Then there is my darling reginald denny, who is the first one to appear in this movie. Oct 19, 2019 watch the locket 1946 gomovies hd, watch the locket 1946 online in 4k with english subtitles for download, the locket 720p hd. Nancy reacts badly to losing her prize to say the least. I immediately thought of this movie but i was not convinced about the. Read the full synopsis of the locket, 1946, directed by john brahm, with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, at turner classic movies. The locket is a 2002 hallmark hall of fame psychological drama film starring vanessa redgrave. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Just before his first performance, his act is shut down by capricious manager ormond who wants gallicos brilliant buzzsaw effect for. Vincent price plays gallico the great, an inventor of stagemagic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. The locket 1946 is a drama, filmnoir movie starring laraine day and brian aherne. Watch the locket 1946 gomovies hd, watch the locket 1946 online in 4k with english subtitles for download, the locket 720p hd. The end discussion spoiler the locket 1946 discussion. Just before a wedding, the bridegroom hears a complex. The locket 1946 is a story told in a number of flashbacks from different. There are certainly any number of labyrinthianly complicated noirs, but nothing can quite prepare the viewer for the experience of watching john brahms the locket 1946, famous for its flashback within a flashback within a flashback structure, perhaps the most convoluted narrative in the. Review of the locket 1946 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. John brahms the locket 1946, or what nancy wanted written by wheeler winston dixon.
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