Laraine day, robert mitchum, brian aherne, gene raymond en sharyn moffett. Watch the locket 1946 gomovies hd, watch the locket 1946 online in 4k with english subtitles for download, the locket 720p hd. Two years later, a better film was made on the subject of a mental breakdown, the. The end discussion spoiler the locket 1946 discussion. 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. His mother, who evidently was the woman who had accused nancy as a child, discouraged him from going with her to the. One of the very best psychological films noir, 1946s the locket treats its theme with restraint and compassion. 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. Then there is my darling reginald denny, who is the first one to appear in this movie. Nancy reacts badly to losing her prize to say the least.
It is noted for its complex and confusing use of layered flashbacks. I am sure alfred hitchcock must have known about this 1946 rko film when he was making his 1969 film of topaz. 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. Aug 27, 2019 laraine day in the locket 1946, john brahm stay safe and healthy. Read the full synopsis of the locket, 1946, directed by john brahm, with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, at turner classic movies. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. The film is a screen adaptation of richard paul evans novel of the same name, adapted by karen arthur, and premiered on december 8. The locket is a film directed by john brahm with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, gene raymond, year. Just before his first performance, his act is shut down by capricious manager ormond who wants gallicos brilliant buzzsaw effect for. The locket 1946 is a drama, filmnoir movie starring laraine day and brian aherne. 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. Even though nancys mother eventually finds the locket in the folds of the daughters dress, her boss forces nancy to confess to stealing it. Laraine day in the locket 1946, john brahm laraine. Music is by roy webb and cinematography by nicholas musuraca.
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. The locket 1946 article 3039 by dave sindelar viewing date. He like in his other movies, brings a couple of lighthearted moments and had a kiss with miss day. 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 is a case history of a warped mind and its effect on the lives of those it touches intimately. Just before a wedding, the bridegroom hears a complex tale painting his lovely bride as devilish and unbalanced. The locket is a 2002 hallmark hall of fame psychological drama film starring vanessa redgrave.
Overview of the locket, 1946, directed by john brahm, with laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum, at turner classic movies. With laraine day, robert mitchum, brian aherne, gene raymond. The locket is the absorbing story of charming nancy laraine day. I love love love these kind of psychological movies. The locket is the absorbing story of charming nancy laraine day, who seems to be the sweetest girl who ever lived. 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.
Just before a wedding, the bridegroom hears a complex. Original movie poster for locket, the 1946 7567 original rko one sheet poster 27x41. For the farscape episode, see the locket farscape episode. As a child, day was accused of stealing a locket at a fancy party. Vehicle is a strong one for laraine day and she does much with the role of nancy, a girl. Mrs willis bullies nancy into a confession that she stole the locket. The locket 1946 john brahm synopsis, characteristics. She has spent her life getting even for this false. He like in his other movies, brings a couple of lighthearted moments and had a kiss.
For the 1946 film starring laraine day, see the locket. Laraine day in the locket 1946, john brahm laraine day. A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she. But not because of the adult actors although their performances weregreat. The movie starts with people arrive to a high class wedding. 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. The narrative structure, which suggests the dismantling of a russian doll, is loads of fun, but the locket is also thrilling from moment to moment, thanks to brahms inspired chiaroscuro effects and the deliciously ambiguous characterizations. The locket 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It stars laraine day, brian aherne, robert mitchum and gene raymond. 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. Vincent price plays gallico the great, an inventor of stagemagic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. From an original story by ben and norma barzman, the locket also deals with crazy behavior sourced in a. Jan 30, 2015 the girls mother abruptly snatches the locket, a valuable family heirloom, back. 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.
Mrs willis assumes that nancy has stolen it back, even when the locket is found entangled in the dress karen had been wearing. Selznick and alfred hitchcocks spellbound but that films trite simplification of psychoanalysis was embarrassing. 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. 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. This film recounts the mental disintegration of bridetobe laraine day. Approved 1h 25min crime, drama, filmnoir 20 december 1946 usa. I immediately thought of this movie but i was not convinced about the. The kleptomaniac nancys three male victims from the locket.
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. May 27, 2016 john brahms the locket 1946, or what nancy wanted written by wheeler winston dixon. The locket 1946 this seemed to be a day for movies from 1946. 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. Classiclady a bit slow in the beginning but once it gets going its pretty great. John brahms the locket 1946, or what nancy wanted written by wheeler winston dixon.
Flashbacks show why a psychiatrist brian aherne warned a man not to marry his exwife laraine day. The locket a dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters. The ultimate villain is really the power that society bestows upon the wealthy. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The locket was shot in such a moody and shadowy way and i just live for this kind of movie. Brian aherne warned a man not to marry his exwife laraine day.
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