Episode 441 · Film year 1949
The Reckless Moment (1949)
- Special Guest
- Lutz Bacher
- Guest Co-Hosts
- Samm Deighan, Cullen Gallagher
Show notes
We continue Noirvember 2019 with a look at Max Ophüls's The Reckless Moment (1949) which tells the story of Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett), a mother who’s out to protect her family from the forces of evil including Ted Darby, a swindler who’s making moves on her 17 year old daughter. Mrs. Harper will go to extremes to keep her family safe.
Cullen Gallagher (opens in a new tab) and Samm Deighan (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss the film and swoon over star James Mason. Our interview this week is with Lutz Bacher, author of Max Ophuls in the Hollywood Studios (opens in a new tab).
Cullen Gallagher (opens in a new tab) and Samm Deighan (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss the film and swoon over star James Mason. Our interview this week is with Lutz Bacher, author of Max Ophuls in the Hollywood Studios (opens in a new tab).
Labels: 1949 Cullen Gallagher James Mason Joan Bennett Lutz Bacher Noirvember Samm Deighan
Music credits
- "Reckless" - Tilly and the Wall
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