Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on April 16, 2019

The single light bulb of interrogation now shines on Marie Windsor as Mrs. Frankie Neall in the model B classic picture  THE NARROW MARGIN (1952).  The  subject is the  Femme  Fatale.  The term Femme Fatale is defined loosely as “a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lover   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 22, 2018

The Narrow Margin is comprised of tight and lean drama where every bit of film is used judiciously. This should rightfully earn it respect as one of the preeminent shoestring budget films of all time within any genre. Because it’s easy to admire films that do a fine job with a...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 13, 2016

Don’t miss The Narrow Margin. The other day, when I listed the films noirs that I watch over and over, I forgot one. The Narrow Margin. (Well, I actually forgot more than one, but that’s another story for another day.) This first-rate feature stars two of noir’s baddest bad-asses –...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 1, 2014

It might not be as famous as the noir classics that usually make the top ten lists, but The Narrow Margin (1952) is definitely a picture that every noir fan ought to get around to, and the sooner the better. Richard Fleischer’s tight, smart thriller packs a cross-country train trip...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 1, 2014

It might not be as famous as the noir classics that usually make the top ten lists, but The Narrow Margin (1952) is definitely a picture that every noir fan ought to get around to, and the sooner the better. Richard Fleischer’s tight, smart thriller packs a cross-country train trip...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 1, 2014

It might not be as famous as the noir classics that usually make the top ten lists, but The Narrow Margin (1952) is definitely a picture that every noir fan ought to get around to, and the sooner the better. Richard Fleischer’s tight, smart thriller packs a cross-country train trip...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 7, 2013

The Narrow Margin Directed by Richard Fleischer 1952/USA RKO Radio Pictures Repeat viewing Walter Brown: A dish. Det. Sgt. Gus Forbes: What kind of a dish? Walter Brown: Sixty-cent special. Cheap, flashy. Strictly poison under the gravy. Two L.A. detectives are assigned to escort a gangster’   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on March 21, 2013

The Narrow Margin was on of TCM Top Twelve for March, and how fortuitous because it’s also been restored for presentation at the upcoming TCM Classic Film Festival.  It’s cited as the definition of the B-movie, and I have to agree.  It’s a thrilling, contained story held together b   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Wade Sheeler on March 6, 2013

The Narrow Margin airs on TCM Friday March 8, 2013. Check local listings for time. The Narrow Margin is one of the great film noirs that takes giddy joy in reveling in its genre. From the very opening title sequence, it brazenly telegraphs exactly what you’re about to enjoy. Made...   read more