University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, June 25, 1975
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A reader's guide to 'film noir'; or, how to understand 'Pickup'
By WARD HARKAVY
PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET (1858)
Directed by Samuel Fuller. With Richard Widmark, Richard Kley, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter and Murryn Vye.
Photography by Joe McDonald. Written by Samuel Fuller.
At 7:30 tonight in Woodruff Auditorium,
It wouldn't surprise me if only a few people have ever heard of "Pickup on South Street." But don't let that fool you. It may be one of the best films to appear on campus this summer.
"Pickup on South Street," described by critics as a "film noir," has an anti-Communism threading it together, but this film is clearly its being a thoroughly enjoyable film.
"Film noir" is a phrase coined by many French film critics in the '50s to describe
REVIEW
many American films of the late '40s and early '50s. "Noir," meaning black in French, describes the mood or tone of the film.
In "Pickup," Richard Widmark plays a petty thief who accidentally becomes inadvertently a victim of his own imprisoning, he doesn't shed a tear for possible harm done to the good old American way of life. Instead, he says to the cops who ask him to help with communism, "Don't wave your flag at me!"
However, with Widmark's help, the communists are finally beaten by the good guys. But not before a lot of action transi-
Thelma Ritter, whose face if not name should be familiar to you, portrays a police informer whose unlucky fate finally brings Widmark over to the "good" side.
The photography by Joe McDonald, a veteran veterian cameraman, enhances the story by creating a dirty, foul and seamy city ambiance.
Samuel Fuller's direction forces the action right down your throat with intrinsic energy.
Turn the TV and stereo off and give this little-known movie a chance.
Many American films of the post-World War II era dealt with crime. At the same time, many other films, especially cameram and directors, were recent immigrants to the United States from Europe. Many of these people brought an expressive influence, because they were often not American.
This fortuitous combination produced films that not only seemed to be bathed in shadows but also dealt with such grim tonics as murder and corruption.
These films, collectively called "film noir," or "black film," have a striking visual style that invariably adds to the tension and excitement of the story.
Picture this: rainy city streets, characters engulfed in shadows, expressional lighting, a bleak urban landscape. These are some of the elements of
Typical topics of "film noir" include alienation, paranoia, psychotic gangsters, stories told in flashbacks, crime, corruption and decadence.
But these themes are usually very complex and can be expressed by today's film makers, where a available
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A FELLOWSHIP has been awarded to Rose Greaves, professor of history, by the American Association of University Libraries (fellow of fellews) and continue her work on the history of Iran.
the people responsible for films in the late '40s and early '50s. The violence in "film noir" is usually understated and surreal. It has the same tone of realism as violence seen in many current movies.
Think about some of your favorite (or at best familiar) films. Such films as "The Birds," "The Shark," "The Dernaulty," "The Lost Weekend," "Out of the Box," "Dracula," "Dreads" and "argill." In theme and apod,
CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS have been awarded to Debbie Gump, Oksaloosa senior, and Don Smith, Dodge City senior, for their outstanding work in journalism.
In the past year, many of these films have been brought to KU. Many have been pleasant surprises to people who might easily underestimate or sneer at "old" movies.
However, a word of warning is necessary. Please don't compare these movies to the movies of 1975. They're not in color; they're in black and white by Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Another word: movies are history. They're an important part of our cultural history. And "old" movies are historical documents. Take them for what they are—revelations of mores and morals of another era.
Perhaps more important, don't believe that movies continually improve because of technological advances or the passage of time. This is not necessarily true. All it takes are a few changes to these movies: "I Happened One Night," "The Virginian," "Grapes of Wrath," "The
Birth of a Nation, "Bringing Up Baby," "My Darling Clementine," "Citizen Kane" and "The Magnificent Amberson." And these are only a few of the good ones.
A final word: are you interested in movies? There's only one thing that you can do about; that watch them—as many and as many different kinds as possible.
The most modest movie can tell you of past social trends and styles in clothing, architecture, speech and dramatic style. These movies create an exciting and rewarding experience.
The arbitrary classification of "film noir," artificially imposed on us by French film critics, is not intended to limit your interest in movies. It should enhance your appreciation of movies such as "Pickup on a Train" which is one that has long been impressed.
Who knows? Maybe you become a Richard Widmark fan, too.
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