The Rules of Film Noir
Aug 22 2009
•1h 0m
•Documentary
Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.
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Matthew Sweet
Self - Presenter
Sheri Chinen Biesen
Self - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir
Neil Brand
Self
Sarah Churchwell
Self
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