Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott in “Pitfall”

Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott in “Pitfall” Pitfall (1948) is an American film noir drama directed by Andre de Toth and starring Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, and Jane Wyatt. The supporting cast includes Ann Doran, John Litel, and Raymond Burr. Johnny Forbes (Powell) works for an in... Read full article

YouTube Noir — Noirvember Day 19: Pitfall (1948)

Today’s pick is my third Lizabeth Scott starrer of the month: Pitfall (1948). Do I need to even bother saying that it’s a favorite? The film boasts a stellar cast that, in addition to Scott, includes Dick Powell, Jane Wyatt, and Raymond Burr; brisk direction by Andre De Toth; and an engaging sto... Read full article

Pitfall (1962)

Pitfall (Otoshiana)  Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara Written by Kobo Abe 1962/Japan Teshigahara Productions/Toho Company First viewing/Netflix rental There’s some effective filmmaking here but I failed to get the point if there was one. A miner and his young son are wandering around look... Read full article

Pitfall (1948)

There’s a formula to film noirs, and while not strictly enforced there are particular elements one looks for – the morally ambiguous hero, interplay between light and shadow, an evil femme fatale. It is both this adherence to and divergence from convention that makes director Andre de To... Read full article

PITFALL ( 1948 )

Husband                     Wife                         Mistress                   Creep “PITFALL“ is taut tense quiet drama and I like how it plays out. You think it’s going to go one way and director André De Toth takes you in a different di... Read full article