The postman always rings twice [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; a novel by James M. Cain ; produced by Carey Wilson ; screen play by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch ; directed by Tay Garnett.
Wilson, Carey, 1889-1962.; Ruskin, Harry, 1894-1969.; Busch, Niven, 1903-1991.; Garnett, Tay.; Turner, Lana, 1921-1995.; Garfield, John.; Kellaway, Cecil, 1891-1973.; Cronyn, Hume.; Ames, Leon, 1902-1993.; Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977. Postman always rings twice.; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.; Turner Home Entertainment (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm)
2010
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Title
The postman always rings twice [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; a novel by James M. Cain ; produced by Carey Wilson ; screen play by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch ; directed by Tay Garnett.
Uniform Title
Postman always rings twice (Motion picture : 1946)
ISBN
0790785897
9780790785899
9780790785899
Publication Details
Burbank, CA : Turner Entertainment : Distributed by Warner Home Video, c2010, 1946.
Language
English
Language Note
English and French soundtracks, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
012569585829
Call Number
PN1997 .P678 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
65858 Warner Home Video
Summary
Frank Chambers (John Garfield) is a drifter who lands at a roadside gas station owned by jolly old Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) and his young, blonde wife Cora (Lana Turner). In a matter of minutes, Frank and Cora fall in love, and plot to murder Nick. Eventually wedding bells ring, the body count rises, and the gavel slams-of course, nothing ever goes as planned. Part of what makes the film noir is watching the characters react, as their plans are derailed one by one.
Note
Based on the novel by James M. Cain.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946.
Special features include: Introduction by Richard Jewell [film historian and author]; The John Garfield story (58 min.); Behind-the-scenes image gallery [slide show]; Theatrical trailer-1946 (3 min.); Theatrical trailer-1981 remake (3 min.).
Special features: Documentary profile "The John Garfield Story", narrated by Julie Garfield -- Introduction by film historian and author Richard Jewell -- Theatrical trailers of the original and the 1981 remake -- Behind-the-scenes image gallery -- Language: Egnlish mono ; French mono -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946.
Special features include: Introduction by Richard Jewell [film historian and author]; The John Garfield story (58 min.); Behind-the-scenes image gallery [slide show]; Theatrical trailer-1946 (3 min.); Theatrical trailer-1981 remake (3 min.).
Special features: Documentary profile "The John Garfield Story", narrated by Julie Garfield -- Introduction by film historian and author Richard Jewell -- Theatrical trailers of the original and the 1981 remake -- Behind-the-scenes image gallery -- Language: Egnlish mono ; French mono -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.
Credits
Director of photography, Sidney Wagner ; film editor, George White ; musical score, George Bassman.
Performer
Lana Turner (Cora Smith), John Garfield (Frank Chambers), Cecil Kellaway (Nick Smith), Hume Cronyn (Arthur Keats), Leon Ames (Kyle Sackett), Audrey Totter (Madge Gorland), Alan Reed (Ezra Liam Kennedy).
Cast
Lana Turner (Cora Smith), John Garfield (Frank Chambers), Cecil Kellaway (Nick Smith), Hume Cronyn (Arthur Keats), Leon Ames (Kyle Sackett), Audrey Totter (Madge Gorland), Alan Reed (Ezra Liam Kennedy).
Audience
MPAA Rating: Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital mono, original theatrical presentation aspect ratio, 1.33:1.
Added Author
Wilson, Carey, 1889-1962.
Ruskin, Harry, 1894-1969.
Busch, Niven, 1903-1991.
Garnett, Tay.
Turner, Lana, 1921-1995.
Garfield, John.
Kellaway, Cecil, 1891-1973.
Cronyn, Hume.
Ames, Leon, 1902-1993.
Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977. Postman always rings twice.
Ruskin, Harry, 1894-1969.
Busch, Niven, 1903-1991.
Garnett, Tay.
Turner, Lana, 1921-1995.
Garfield, John.
Kellaway, Cecil, 1891-1973.
Cronyn, Hume.
Ames, Leon, 1902-1993.
Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977. Postman always rings twice.
Added Corporate Author
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Turner Home Entertainment (Firm)
Warner Home Video (Firm)
Turner Home Entertainment (Firm)
Warner Home Video (Firm)
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