Mr District Attorney (1947): the hownos/Allaby viewing session

Tonight at 8pm Eastern

I haven't seen any films by this director, Robert B. Sinclair. He was tragically killed by a prowler at the age of 64.

Starting now...

started

I've seen Dennis O'Keefe in 35 films.

No big names. I recognize character actor Adolphe Menjou

Dame is a fun word. We should bring it back.

Suggested uses:
"I saw a good looking dame walking down the street"
"The dame called me back"
"My neighbour is a nice dame."

King of the B grade movies

The lead character's name is Steve. I don't trust characters named Steve.

This movie was also made in 1941??

Dennis O'Keefe was also in that one, but the two films are unrelated.

This film was based on the long-running and popular radio series, also called Mr. District Attorney.

A 28 year age difference. A standard of film noir

I like the costumes in this.

i thought marcia was involved with warren the district attorney. i guess i mixed up the characters.

A very hands on DA

This was okay. Decent performances, but the story wasn't that interesting. A couple effective moments. 6/10

Very pro forma and somewhat corny. People dropping dead all around. Incorporates a lot of fim noir themes in one movie - organized crime, younger woman/older man, crusading DA. femme fatale and a murder mystery. Tries to do way too much for such a small film. 5.5/10