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I was in the passenger seat, buckled up, holding a puppy and an ice cream cone, and trying to take a selfie. All things considered, I do not think I did too badly. 😅😅

NEXT WED, #TheNoirCollective and #TCMParty – in an unprecedented feat of derring-do – join forces for a MAN HUNT (1941). I’ll be hosting this proto-noir classic – directed by Fritz Lang – which airs on TCM in our usual slot. And for those without TCM, we’ll be posting a link to watch, as always. 😊

Leisen loved to use character actress Esther Dale. Her first Leisen film was Easy Living, in which she played Edward Arnold’s deadpan secretary. Leisen had her study the mannerisms of his own longtime secretary Eleanor Broder – and that soon became Dale’s ongoing onscreen persona. #TheNoirCollective

Paramount signed John Lund in ‘45, after a talent scout saw him on Broadway, but had no idea what to do with him. Leisen put him into To Each His Own – in a dual role, as father and son, although the studio objected – and his star was instantly (if briefly) in the ascendant. #TheNoirCollective (1/2)

Years ago, after devouring Leisen’s screwballs, I did a deep dive into the rest of his films, and first up was #NoManOfHerOwn. I saw Phyllis Thaxter and thought, “She’s great. I wonder if she did any more big movies.” 😅 Little did I know she’d become one of my favorite noir stars. #TheNoirCollective

Here for #NoManOfHerOwn. I *love* this film, but haven’t seen it in 12 years. So if I’m muted today, it’s because I’m busy watching, and taking in all that @vanstanwyck.bsky.social is sharing. 😊 And Van Stanwyck, thanks again for inviting me to do my Leisen “top 6” countdown. 🙏 #TheNoirCollective

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