Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on February 8, 2024

Director Joseph H. Lewis is best remembered today for his influential noir classic, Gun Crazy (1950), but he also brings great tension to My Name is Julia Ross (1945), an atmospheric thriller from Columbia Pictures that stars Nina Foch as the titular heroine. Despite its modern day setting, Julia's   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on April 18, 2022

Nina Foch as Julia Ross. After reviewing Gun Crazy, the Cafe's staff decided to seek out more of director Joseph H. Lewis' work. That led us to My Name Is Julia Ross, a 1945 "B" picture with an intriguing premise that sadly fell short of our expectations. It gets off...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 17, 2021

Today’s Noirvember post shines the spotlight on a seriously scary dude: Ralph Hughes in My Name is Julia Ross (1945). WHAT’S MY NAME IS JULIA ROSS ABOUT? Julia Ross (Nina Foch) is an unemployed Londoner who is hired as the live-in secretary to a wealthy widow, Mrs. Hughes (Dame May...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 30, 2019

Trágico Álibi (1945) / My Name is Julia Ross (1945) Alguns filmes simplesmente nos arrebatam quando estamos desprevenidos e nos deixam sem fôlego – não importa quão antigos ou curtos eles são. “Trágico Álibi” (1945) fez isto comigo. Ao me colocar no lugar da protagonista, e   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on August 11, 2016

Quiggy, of The Midnite Drive-In, is hosting The Film Noir Blogathon this week, celebrating those atmospheric black and white thrillers commonly known as "noirs". Noirs have long been a favorite genre of classic film fans, most likely because it was a style of filming that is no longer seen in...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on August 11, 2016

Quiggy, of The Midnite Drive-In, is hosting The Film Noir Blogathon this week, celebrating those atmospheric black and white thrillers commonly known as "noirs". Noirs have long been a favorite genre of classic film fans, most likely because it was a style of filming that is no longer seen in...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on January 1, 2015

My Name Is Julia Ross Directed by Joseph H. Lewis Written by Muriel Roy Bolton from a novel by Anthony Gilbert 1945/USA Columbia Pictures Corporation First Viewing/YouTube This is an above-average “B” thriller with plenty of chills.  Dame May Whitty is the standout. Julia Ross (Nina F   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 12, 2013

Nina Foch gives a first-rate performance in the title role. My Name is Julia Ross came THISCLOSE to being my TCM film noir pick of the month – it was edged out by a hair by that ever-so-awesome Burt Lancaster starrer, The Sweet Smell of Success. But while you’re making...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on September 21, 2013

Julia Ross has, through an employment agency, been placed to work for a very rich widow named Mrs. Hughes. Julia will live in Mrs. Hughes’ home while working for her. A few days after getting the job, Julia wakes up in an unfamiliar place, with different clothes and a new...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Trágico Álibi (1945) / My Name is Julia Ross (1945) Alguns filmes simplesmente nos arrebatam quando estamos desprevenidos e nos deixam sem fôlego – não importa quão antigos ou curtos eles são. “Trágico Álibi” (1945) fez isto comigo. Ao me colocar no lugar da protagonista, e   read more