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Night Must Fall (1937)
This movie is a real treat!
It is obvious that this movie was designed and photographed by true artists. Art Director Cedric Gibbons has been credited with over 1,000 movies throughout his career spanning the 20s - 50s. Associate Art Director Edwin Willis has also designed over 500 sets.
Every corner of every scene has interesting and beautiful details to look at in the sets of the English cottage and gardens, and all are exquisitely lit and photographed by cinematographer Ray June. Pay attention to the way he uses light streaming in the windows and highlights even the smallest details. It is striking.
Rosalind Russell also gives a very good English accent. I liked her serene performance of a prim Englishwoman. Robert Montgomery excellently portrays the "dangerous type," a psychopath who can display many different personalities to suit his needs. I especially liked his performance in the arrest scene. Dame May Whitty also gives an excellent performance as the abrasive but gullible and neurotic Mrs. Bramson.
A good movie doesn't have to have a lot of action and chase scenes. I recommend this movie for many other reasons: Beautiful sets, lighting, photography, interesting story, interesting dialogue, and interesting characters.
This Was Paris (1942)
The enemy is always listening. . .
Paris, 1940. The Germans are closing in around France. Many French have confidence that the Maginot Line will keep the Germans out. But they are unaware that the Fifth Column spies are already infiltrating the country and are busy undermining its politics, business, and citizens by using agitation, sabotage, propaganda, and any other means available.
Captain Bill Hamilton, an intelligence officer for MI5, is assigned to find out if Ann Morgan, an American fashion designer for Florien in Paris, is part of the Fifth Column.