Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 18, 2020

I never consider Raw Deal (1948) when thinking about my favorite noirs. And yet, every time I see it, I’m reminded of how good it is. Maybe the reason that Raw Deal doesn’t make it onto any of my Top 10 lists is because, to me, its parts are greater...   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on March 27, 2018

The elusive Raw Deal (1948) theme tune On March 27, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Just where exactly does one find such a thing? I’ve looked everywhere for ages and I cannot find it. It’s such a hypnotizing theme tune, and because I’m writing a noir serial a   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on March 10, 2017

Raw Deal (1948) On March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized Joe Sullivan (Dennis O’Keefe) is finally getting out of prison. He took the rap for his friend Rick, played by the 1948 Villain-in-Residence Raymond Burr (remember Pitfall (1948)?), wh   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 12, 2014

Anthony Mann may be most widely known for his westerns often headlined by Jimmy Stewart, but he most definitely honed his craft earlier on. Raw Deal is everything you want and expect in film-noir. Our protagonist is a man who breaks out of the State Penitentiary, you have your potential...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 12, 2014

Anthony Mann may be most widely known for his westerns often headlined by Jimmy Stewart, but he most definitely honed his craft earlier on. Raw Deal is everything you want and expect from film-noir. Our protagonist is a man who breaks out of the State Penitentiary, you have your potential femme...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 3, 2013

Raw Deal Directed by Anthony Mann 1948/USA Edward Small Productions (as Reliance Pictures Inc.) First viewing I love it when a movie I have never heard of shows up and becomes a new favorite.  This fabulous B-noir is available now on Netflix Instant streaming and is not to be missed...   read more