| Description |
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1947. |
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Based on the novel Build my gallows high by Geoffrey Homes (Daniel Mainwaring). |
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Special features: commentary by author/film-noir specialist James Ursini. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; editor, Samuel E. Beetley ; music, Roy Webb. |
| Cast |
Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jane Greer, Richard Webb, Steve Brodie, Dickie Moore. |
| Summary |
Former private detective Jeff Bailey is trying to lead a quiet life, but his past comes back to haunt him and he finds himself framed for murder. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, standard version; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Awards |
National Film Registry selection, 1991. |
| Language |
English dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Homes, Geoffrey, 1902-1977 -- Film adaptations.
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Private investigators -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Film noir.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Duff, Warren, 1904-1973.
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Homes, Geoffrey, 1902-1977.
Build my gallows high.
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Tourneur, Jacques, 1904-1977.
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Mitchum, Robert.
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Douglas, Kirk, 1916-2020
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Fleming, Rhonda, 1923-2020
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Greer, Jane, 1924-2001.
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Webb, Richard, 1915-1993.
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Ursini, James.
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RKO Radio Pictures.
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Turner Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
078064672X |
| Standard No. |
053939675924 |
| Music No. |
T6759 Warner Home Video |
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