Absolutely incredible. I'm 29 years old. Born in '93. Been a fan of film noir for years. I love the atmosphere, yes, but it's more than that. Back then they couldnt rely on cgi or any fancy stuff to make a film interesting. So the directing and cinematography had to be good, real good. And this is perhaps one of the best examples of that I've ever seen. This film was not only incredibly well written but it was beautifully directed and shot. After seeing something like this, so original and so well-done, it really does make it so glaringly obvious how awful film production today has really gotten. Nothing is original and damn near every film has to rely on a big budget to make anything even worth seeing. The people in the 30s, 40s, and 50s had no idea how good they had it. Truly the golden age of cinema.

@im-mu7tw

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, we did and do know how well we had it. We are well aware of the devolution of all things cultural. We even used to read real books and play instruments.

@alexcarter2542

2 жыл бұрын

@@im-mu7tw lmao good point. It's a shame truly. But it seems to be a natural process. Every generation a little bit less gets passed on and a little more is lost each time

@typower9

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexcarter2542 Change is part of life but the the kind of changes in the more recent past have not been haphazard, but a planned demolition. Look into 'The New Barbarians' and a lecture given by Dr Richard Day in the 1960s in the US.

@alexcarter2542

2 жыл бұрын

@@typower9 good point ty. Truth.

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

You, my friend, are truly SPOT - ON.

Edward Arnold made a very convincing blind man. He really studied the character, the moves, the attitude. And Friday was an exceptionally trained dog. There was no dull moments in the movie. Thanks CCC for this pearl!!!

Outstanding cast. Great early bit for Donna Reed. Edward Arnold is just big fun in this. It gave him a chance to act and not just be a heavy, like he usually was.

what a beautiful movie. Donna Reed brought the drama, the dog brought the action and there was sheer genius comedy randomly thrown in that truly made me laugh. Great movie.

@laylabayati3218

8 ай бұрын

انة.فلم. رائع. بكل.المقايس.محتواة.غني.بل.الدراما.والجريمة.والحب.والتجسس.و.و.والكثير.وهو.ايضا.مضحك.ولذيذ.يستحق.المشاهدة.شكرا.لإدارة.القناة.شكرا.للترجمة.

Not a dull moment, absolutely entertaining and most of all Friday, the dog, is wonderful! Loved this movie!

Loved this movie. Don’t think I ever saw it before.. the old movies are the Best!!

@coryd2668

2 жыл бұрын

I loved old movies when I was a kid in the 70’s! Loved RKO! Always showed the best old flicks!!

@bernadettemintmier9618

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree totally. Love the old movie, also !!!!!!!!!!!!

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

Classic Films!

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

@@coryd2668 Classic Films!

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

@@bernadettemintmier9618 Classic Films!

Wow, absolutely wonderful movie...and I say that about almost none of them! Kept me interested, no cursing, the characters were wonderful, the plot amazing. Should have won awards!

What a great movie! The hero, a German Shepherd! Love that dog, with all his personality and spunk. Thank you for finding this and sharing it.

Dnna Reed was a real piece of work in this. Excellent acting!

Edward Arnold as I have never seen him...he is usually cast as a wealthy unscrupulous businessman....he is magnificent here.

Beautiful! I absolutely love dogs, Friday was the super star, great acting & terrific plot. A movie to remember always.

@mjstow

3 жыл бұрын

Dogs!.... one of the few great reasons to spend time on Earth. As Lord Byron wrote: Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferosity, and all the virtues of Man without his Vices.

@winonamassingill7895

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjstow It’s truly amazing what they can teach dogs to do, and it’s also amazing how much the dogs love to be taught. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰🥰🥰

One of the greatest actors ever Edward Arnold he was the head of screen actors guild when my Dad met him Dd said he was a nice guy the sign of a good actor Is if they can make uaff cry anger u invoke love and n he could do it all

The movie was good, really good, but the performance of Edward Arnold was exceptional, about as good as you will see from an actor in any movie.

Classic old movie.Edward Arnold and his dog was simply outstanding in this film.

Donna Reed is an underrated beauty.

I really loved this movie. The guy that played the blind man was awesome, but all of them were. The German Shephard did great also.

@starrlara2012

2 жыл бұрын

I loved the ending.

@susanbender2953

2 жыл бұрын

Edward Arnold was quite famous.

I watched the movie just for the German Shepherd dog! I have 2 of them and they are so fun. I loved the movie and the blind man actor was terrific in it! ❤

An interesting little film. Edward Arnold is always good and plays a gumshoe with a difference. Loved the dog Friday as his sleuthing sidekick. One of Donna Reeds earliest roles and she was excellent.

LOVED this movie the first time I saw it on TCM. Terrific dialogue and keeps you interested throughout. One of Edward Arnold's best movies.

@acehandler1530

2 жыл бұрын

He was great in "You Can't Take It With You" too 🙂

@lisashapiro4714

8 ай бұрын

He's the best. An what a stupid daughter.

This has been a brilliant film , and the dog was the star ,absolutely amazing.

@tericonnor8659

3 жыл бұрын

Live Friday true hero!

@mabel8179

2 жыл бұрын

The dog was funny!

@robincutti4596

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, beautiful dog!

@hijodelaisla275

2 жыл бұрын

It "has been"?

I love the music they used to use in movies. Old black and white films are the best.

9:08 “Surely you can see That you could never make her happy”

@xsd3931

2 жыл бұрын

not the Both of us here for TWICE 😭😭…..unless your not and its just me 😀😀😀

@user-vd5kq5gr6d

8 күн бұрын

Hello ONCE

I loved Uncle Max and Friday, they made the show.

This movie is fantastic ! Thanks for sharing, Donna Reed is beautiful ! Friday is a great dog ! My favorite black actor, Mantel Moreland !

I love this old film. What a treat. Great Detective,Great Dog and excellent caretaker. They are a great team 😊

An enjoyable movie with good script, excellent acting and blend of drama and humor. Thank you CCC.

This would have made a great detective series, too bad they didn't make more

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

I know. I wish Edward Arnold had made more in this role.

Love this movie! Sooo entertaining that I actually forgot about my own troubles for awhile. 👍😁😘

@KutWrite

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you master those troubles soon.

@helainegaray8205

2 жыл бұрын

That's the best!

@crazyduck1254

2 жыл бұрын

true.....earth just wasn't all rolling green hills and weeping willows, it's all about chasing the next buck, dealing with broken childhoods, cheating women, and tax stealing our money

@waynegruber9122

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh I absolutely find this comment extremely charming. I’m trying to do the same my addiction, the pills are calling me, and I’m trying to find any movie, anything to take my mind off it. I to hope that I master my troubles to the comment above 👆🏽

@glenmcfarland6691

2 жыл бұрын

I also find that I loose myself when I watch these films, I'm in a pleasant place away from my troubles, Wow!

4th time I watch this film, the plot is great. I admire Ann Harding throughout her career, she does not fail here. Une grande dame.

I'm such a dog lover that Friday was my favorite actor in this. I love the entire movie, plot, actors and all. Thank you, CCC! 😍

A highly original plot, an exceptionally talented cast, and crisp cinematography.

Clearly the dog deserves a raise.

This is a cool movie! A blind detective and a cool dog! Donna Reed is so beautiful and reminds me of my mother, she looked so much like her.

@kellyhenderson9972

2 жыл бұрын

She’s one of my cousins

Arnold does the best Lionel Barrymore imitation ever!!

I love the way the younger woman tells her step mother “No, I won’t listen to you, because I don’t have to”.

Mantan Moreland, I love this guy. Makes all these movies better. Most of the time he completely takes them over

@kprieto2655

3 жыл бұрын

This film is an example of how Hollywood depicted people of color as buffoons and caricatures. I couldn't finish this film

@paulcaron400

3 жыл бұрын

Black actors/actresses made fils so much better. One of my favourite is Hattie McDaniel she always seemed to steel the show

@yourmother2739

2 жыл бұрын

@@kprieto2655 I noticed that too. Thanks.

A Very enjoyable crime mystery. Friday was amazing, such a smart dog. I smiled at the absolute ending.

I read the comments and noted the differences of generations. Not a comment about Allan Jenkins (Marty), Horace McNally (Gabril), - 2-character actors who mainly were typed as "bad men" and both were in dozens of movies. Also no one mentioned Rosemae De Camp (Vera), who was ubiquitous in the 1940s thru the 1950s movies and television. An uncredited actor, the young, black-haired policeman, who was thrown in the wrestling match was ??, who played the father of the daughter Dustin Hoffman wound up with in THE GRADUATE! By the 1940s, the studios had the B&W films production values perfected. The mastery of shadows was an art. I bring these observations to you from close to eight decades of life. This movie is only 2 years older than me.

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

Allen Jenkins was great.....had a role later n life as an elevator operator (courting in the 1959 film, "Pillow Talk", Thelma Ritter, one of my all - time FAV character actors -- nominated 5X's for An Oscar yet never won --shld have!)

I didn't know Ann Harding was in this movie. When I first saw her, my reaction was...🙉 I love her! 😍

I think the hero of the story was the dog! Great movie!

@michaelceraso1977

3 жыл бұрын

lol I laughed my azz off when the guy wrestled down asked "Is that guy blind" and ALlen Jenkins said - Demoralizing huh? hhaahha

There’s an old saying, “ Never go on stage with a child or a dog, because they will always upstage you!”

@michaelwertzy9808

3 жыл бұрын

Me believes William Claude Dukenfield may have said it? Pax and keep well & safe!

@paulcaron400

3 жыл бұрын

Watch 40 little mothers with Eddie Cantor that baby was so adorable and good😊. If you haven’t seen it yet give it a try👍

@piratewazza

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulcaron400 thanks for the recommendation 👌

@paulcaron400

2 жыл бұрын

@@piratewazza 👍

@hijodelaisla275

2 жыл бұрын

Ain't it the truth!

Edward Arnold was one great actor

That dog was well trained. He was the star in this movie!😍 I loved the scene where he came to meeting the black poodle and he had to decide to go on with his mission or go tramping with her😂🤣 He got a little side tracked there didn't he?😂

@hijodelaisla275

2 жыл бұрын

The director felt that the film needed a budding romance - or should I say puppy love?

@ToOpen6seven

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, that part was too cute :-)

Outstanding. What a find. Very grateful to enjoy this talent and mastery of the medium.

I just finished watching this movie. What a treat! I've never seen Donna Reed play such a role; she was a very versatile actress and so beautiful. Great cast, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for posting it. 😊

What a great movie!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!

I love Donna Reed, she's beautiful and about 21 in this film. She aged well. I miss her.

@ziblot1235

3 жыл бұрын

When she had her TV show it was uncanny how Shelley Fabares started to look like her. She adopted a lot of the same quirks and mannerisms, to where I thought they were related. This shows what a strong personality Donna must have been.

@Laura-Lee

3 жыл бұрын

Donna Reed as the "bad" teenager. But was she acting or just behaving? 🤔😲 🙋🏻‍♀️😉

This is another reason I love German Shepherds. Can't fake how limber and intelligent they are. Another great performance by one is in the movie Desierto.

I love how Donna slugged the woman. LOLOL

If anyone is joining in the next 10++ minutes, the live stream film is just starting!!! Activate the live chat or superchat, and join us! If you see this after the premiere has concluded, you can still read the comments in time with the movie, but unfortunately, you cannot contribute. Hope you enjoying the show… & for the love of cinema… say it with your thumbs👍 or a super sticker 😉

Perfect! I was so surprised by how well done that was and so entertained. Thank you for sharing!

Friday and blind detective were the best

Very Good, Edward Arnold is a fantastic actor.

This movie was terrific, with a couple of great one liners, some clever writing delivered with aplomb. Not war and peace maybe, but lots more fun.

This is a great movie, really enjoyed it.Thank you so much for posting it.

Donna Reed played a RN in THEY WERE EXPENDABLE. At the dinner party when she unfurled her hair, put on a pearl necklace and adjusted her handkerchief ....perfection.

@dorothycollins2431

3 жыл бұрын

I remember that movie!! Thanks to AMC & TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES which I no longer get and can’t afford cable. But used to watch both avidly!! Loved the Bio announcements and the “Star of the Month”!!

@donaldleroy6502

3 жыл бұрын

As a man that fell in 💘 with Donna Reed at first sight I'd really like to see that

@paulcaron400

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent film

@sclogse1

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Ford was really saying it then.

@allanmacmillan7823

2 жыл бұрын

That was a good one, Roman. My favorite Donna Reed role was as the dance-hall girl, Lorena/Alma in "From Here to Eternity".

I'm here for Donna Reed.

Fred Zinneman went on to be an Academy Award winning director.The musical direction is by Lennie Hayton, who married Lena Horne

I Love This Movie, I have wztchrd it many times because I Think It Is So Good. Thsnk You. ❤🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘

the dog is incredibly smart, but not smart enough to stay away from flowers that make him sneeze.......

Looking forward to seeing this! Donna Reed!

@jakerbo

3 жыл бұрын

And I really enjoyed it, too bad it wasn't a series featuring Mac & Friday! Thank you CCC!

Friday deserved an Oscar!

That was cute, entertaining and suspenseful! That Mantan Morehouse was a hoot!

Good entertainment! Different . The Dog, Friday is the Star!! Thank. Enjoyed.

My God a Fred Zinneman film I didnt know about - and it did not not disappoint - the dog the best trained dog in a film i think i've seen.

Love Donna Reed in this.

Very good film noir with a very well written script and the incredible dog who plays the blind man very well

Wish Mr Arnold had mad several films of the blind detective

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

You & me BOTH!!! 😀🌈😀

That was such an adorable film! So glad that I got into watching these treasures!!!

Donna Reed was so beautiful .. but I like it better when she plays kind and sweet natured.

@paulcaron400

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what makes her a great actress

Mantam getting a little older in his career in this film. 😊 What a legend!!! 🧡 And Friday did a pretty good job too... 😉

Good story great plot! But the dog Friday was the most amazing part of this movie! Somebody please give him a bucket of cold water!!

@paulcaron400

3 жыл бұрын

And an Oscar

@suzannal6047

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulcaron400 👏👏👏

I love that dog .

Wooh!, Glad I stumbled on this one; this is a fun flick. The characters and dialog are fantastic, and I love all the judo action. I just got to 29:00 - "Is that guy blind?" "Demoralizin', ain't it?" Daaaaaamn!

well, what a movie. what a movie, what a movie. thoroughly enjoyed it on the eve of the old year. does anybody have any recommendations that are similar to this?

I liked this movie! I sat on the edge of the chair watching it! old time suspence

That scene with the dog was priceless! Great movie! Loved it!

@MichaelGunner123

2 жыл бұрын

You mean scenes?!

Great film.

There was a TV series about a blind detective in the early 70s called "Longstreet." He had a guide dog that saved his life a time or two.

@GoGreen1977

2 жыл бұрын

James Franciscus was the star of "Longstreet." I always thought he was so good-looking. He was a heartthrob of mine back in the day, even though I tended to prefer boys/men with dark hair.

@robertcooke1774

2 жыл бұрын

bruce lee was in it he taught longstreet how to fight.

@petemavus2948

2 жыл бұрын

@@GoGreen1977 Even though I didn't get to watch it often Longstreet/Franciscus was 👍

Friday...played by himself:::: the most entertaining character😎😎 and surely, his master👏👏👏👏 personifying a blind detective🕵

Saw this film as a kid was one of the best ever seen

The dog is amazing. What do you need actors for when you've got a dog like that?

I remember seeing this film while sick from school n 3rd grade I was do impressed w Mr Arnold so much talent

Absolutely loved this movie!!😊👍

This movie was fabulous. Thanks very much

"He's upstairs, trying figure out the card trick I showed him." Fabulous.

Such a sweet movie. Thank you for the upload.

Yes. It's great to have easy access to these cinematic gems.

Greeat movie and that dog stole the show!

I just watched this movie bc of Twice,in their song hell in heaven they used quote from 9:07 , i love this movie so much.

Donna Reed turns my light on bright, I remember watching her tv show in the 60' in my teens, it wasn't till,later that I recognized how gorgeous she was.

It was good seeing Friday playing himself, instead of being cast as a character.

An the Oscar goes to.... his dog, Friday!

@death2pc

3 жыл бұрын

Whose real (registered) name was Dwayne Gorsnick.

@esthersiceron

3 жыл бұрын

Lynne Wright - Glzrbug no joke! Marvelous

09:09 "Surely you can see that you could never make her happy. " HELL IN HEAVEN, TWICE 🙌

@faerya841

3 жыл бұрын

YEAH THATS WHY IM HERE!! 🙌

@genevievee2801

3 жыл бұрын

yESSSSS

@johnbartrambrooks8882

3 жыл бұрын

Don't call me Shirley.

i didn't know this movie existed and didn't even know a 40s blind detective movie and dog was ever made, but it was great fun. Donna Reed playing out of her usual sweet girl next door was a treat. to have a different lead villain was great! the black butler was stereotyped and that took away from it, otherwise, a very enjoyable movie!

Another interesting and entertaining film. I even sat through the short advertisements to say "Thank you" for consistently sharing quality uploads. LL 🙋🏻‍♀️🙂🇨🇦

The dog should have received an oscar

One of the best things in I've watched in ages. Especially the end 🤣

Really amazing - funny, exciting, one never knows what's coming next. And Friday is fantastic!

shame to think Friday has probably been dead for nearly 70 years. GREAT SHOW !!