John also wrote this cracking tale with Ben Maddow, from W.R. Burnett's novel, and it's directed in characteristic style (low camera, interesting compositions), lovingly caught by Hal Rosson again. I don't know why I never think as this as a
film noir but it clearly is (the heist section is actually over quite quickly). Of the cast this time I have to focus on Jean Hagen, who gives a memorably touching performance (everyone else is great).
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| Louis Calhern and Brad Dexter |
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| The Professor is finally undone by his penchant for young girls |
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