Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 8, 2020

Today’s YouTube pick is (yet) another personal favorite – Private Hell 36 (1954), starring Steve Cochran, Ida Lupino, Howard Duff, and Dorothy Malone. There’s a lot to love about this underrated feature, starting with the rather unusual opening, which fades in on a dark, downtown city night, accompa   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on April 16, 2019

Steve Cochran in Private Hell 36 (1954): homme fatale? On April 16, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized Don Siegel’s criminally underrated Private Hell 36 (1954) can never seem to make its way onto any worthy ‘top noir’ list, perhaps justly so.   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry on March 13, 2019

Noir Nook: YouTube Noir – Private Hell 36 (1954) This month’s Noir Nook offers another entry in my series on film noir features that can be found on YouTube. This time, I’m focusing on Private Hell 36, released in 1954 and featuring a first-rate cast that included Ida Lupino, Steve...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 8, 2016

There’s not a whole lot to it. Aside from a wonderfully pulpy title, Private Hell 36 feels like a pretty straightforward endeavor from director Don Siegel. The low budget procedural nevertheless boasts a surprisingly good cast. The tale is framed by a nice bit of narration from the sitting pol   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 8, 2016

There’s not a whole lot to it. Aside from a wonderfully pulpy title, Private Hell 36 feels like a pretty straightforward endeavor from director Don Siegel. The low budget procedural nevertheless boasts a surprisingly good cast. The tale is framed by a nice bit of narration from the sitting pol   read more