Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 22, 2022

Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, and George Sanders find themselves in "Hangover Square" Hangover Square (1945) is an American period film noir directed by John Brahm and starring Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, and George Sanders. Others in the cast include Glenn Langan, Faye Marlowe, and Alan Napier   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 13, 2019

Without question, Hangover Square is in many respects analogous to The Lodger with the reteaming of director John Brahm with Laird Cregar and George Sanders. However, the biggest difference is that we have Cregar putting on on a new persona and losing over 100 pounds! Among other things, it forced...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on March 3, 2018

Theresa, the one and only proprietor of CINEMAVEN'S ESSAYS FROM THE COUCH presents The Free for All Classic Film Blogathon. When the instructions are to "write about anything your heart desires", a day of happy surprises is in store for one and all. Click HERE and be amazed. This blogathon...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on March 3, 2018

Theresa, the one and only proprietor of CINEMAVEN'S ESSAYS FROM THE COUCH presents The Free for All Classic Film Blogathon. When the instructions are to "write about anything your heart desires", a day of happy surprises is in store for one and all. Click HERE and be amazed. This blogathon...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on April 19, 2014

This post is part of the Great Villain Blogathon hosted by Ruth of Silver Screenings, Karen of Shadows & Satin, and Kristina of Speakeasy — see all the movie baddies at any of these three blogs. The Fox studio heads were certain that Laird Cregar was born to play villains,...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on April 19, 2014

This post is part of the Great Villain Blogathon hosted by Ruth of Silver Screenings, Karen of Shadows & Satin, and Kristina of Speakeasy — see all the movie baddies at any of these three blogs. The Fox studio heads were certain that Laird Cregar was born to play villains,...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on April 19, 2014

This post is part of the Great Villain Blogathon hosted by Ruth of Silver Screenings, Karen of Shadows & Satin, and Kristina of Speakeasy — see all the movie baddies at any of these three blogs. The Fox studio heads were certain that Laird Cregar was born to play villains,...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 24, 2013

Laird Cregar’s final film is the only one in which he received top billing, but Hangover Square (1945) shows just how much talent was lost with the star’s premature death in 1944, two months before the picture was released. Like the earlier Fox horror thriller, The Lodger (1944), Hangove   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 24, 2013

Laird Cregar’s final film is the only one in which he received top billing, but Hangover Square (1945) shows just how much talent was lost with the star’s premature death in 1944, two months before the picture was released. Like the earlier Fox horror thriller, The Lodger (1944), Hangove   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 24, 2013

Laird Cregar’s final film is the only one in which he received top billing, but Hangover Square (1945) shows just how much talent was lost with the star’s premature death in 1944, two months before the picture was released. Like the earlier Fox horror thriller, The Lodger (1944), Hangove   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 28, 2013

Hangover Square Directed by John Brahm 1945/USA Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation First viewing The story is set in London at the turn of the last century.  Laird Cregar plays George Henry Bone, a gifted young composer who is subject to strange blackouts when he hears discordant sounds.  He   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

"But Mr. Middleton, music is the most important thing to me." "No Mr. Bone. The most important thing is your life." Obsession can destroy a person. In the 1940s, venerated actor Laird Cregar was making strides in Hollywood. He had success in films such as Blood and Sand (1941), I...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

"But Mr. Middleton, music is the most important thing to me." "No Mr. Bone. The most important thing is your life." Obsession can destroy a person. In the 1940s, venerated actor Laird Cregar was making strides in Hollywood. He had success in films such as Blood and Sand (1941), I...   read more