4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 9, 2017

Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake found themselves partnered together on numerous occasions partially out of convenience (at 5’6 and 4’11 they were a perfect height match) but also there’s a genuine chemistry between them. And it all came into being with This Gun for Hire an economical f   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 9, 2017

Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake found themselves partnered together on numerous occasions partially out of convenience (at 5’6 and 4’11 they were a perfect height match) but also there’s a genuine chemistry between them. And it all came into being with This Gun for Hire an economical f   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on January 25, 2016

Alan Ladd in his star-making role. This practically perfect early noir has a strong reputation and yet, while researching for this review, I was left with the feeling that it's underrated. The prestigious British Film Institute doesn't even include This Gun for Hire (1942) in its list of "10 Great   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on November 4, 2014

As most know, I am an enormous fan of film noir, particularly those that premiered in the 1940s, and have written about many of them on GlamAmor. It seems appropriate, then, that I have been asked to speak on this very subject at the Skirball Cultural Center on December 7th...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 17, 2013

This Gun for Hire Directed by Frank Tuttle 1942/USA Paramount Pictures First viewing Alan Ladd’s screen magnetism made him a star his first time out in this sometimes hokey but enjoyable early noir.  The film also was the first in a series pairing Ladd with co-star Veronica Lake. I honestly   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on June 7, 2013

One actor and one actress have been given Veronicas (revealed in a few hours), and without revealing too much let’s just say this movie was part coincidence; have I given the game away?  I feel bad because my Netflix copy of This Gun for Hire has been in my room...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 9, 2013

This Gun For Hire: 1st Film in “High Heels and Fedoras” series at Daystar Center February 12, 2013 Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center 1550 S. State Street This Gun For Hire, based on the novel by Graham Greene, was released in 1942,...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 9, 2013

This Gun For Hire: 1st Film in “High Heels and Fedoras” series at Daystar Center February 12, 2013 Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center 1550 S. State Street This Gun For Hire, based on the novel by Graham Greene, was released in 1942,...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 4, 2012

Patriotism is not a quality one expects in a noir film, but Frank Tuttle’s 1942 picture, This Gun for Hire, reflects the moment of its making. The theme, however, sits awkwardly with the more conventional elements of the genre, especially in the third act. Despite a high profile cast that...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 4, 2012

Patriotism is not a quality one expects in a noir film, but Frank Tuttle’s 1942 picture, This Gun for Hire, reflects the moment of its making. The theme, however, sits awkwardly with the more conventional elements of the genre, especially in the third act. Despite a high profile cast that...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 4, 2012

Patriotism is not a quality one expects in a noir film, but Frank Tuttle’s 1942 picture, This Gun for Hire, reflects the moment of its making. The theme, however, sits awkwardly with the more conventional elements of the genre, especially in the third act. Despite a high profile cast that...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on April 30, 2012

Starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird, Cregar and Alan Ladd. Directed by Frank Tuttle. Running time: 80 minutes. Release date: May 13, 1942 Excellent film noir classic about a hitman named Raven (Ladd's break-through film) who after taking out a blackmailer and his girlfriend in San   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on April 12, 2012

(via fan.tcm.com) Veronica Lake is entertainer Ellen Graham, the girlfriend of a police lieutenant (Michael Crane, portrayed by Robert Preston). Ellen meets Alan Ladd’s hit man character Philip Raven while they’re both hunting down the common enemy of Willard Gates (Laird Cregar), for op   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on March 3, 2010

This Gun for Hire (1942). Crime drama/film noir. Director: Frank Tuttle. Based on the novel A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene. Cast: Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, Alan Ladd and Yvonne De Carlo. In San Francisco, during World War II, Philip Raven, a hired killer, awakens from his...   read more