The Hitch-Hiker, based on a true story, is a 1953 American film noir (so they say, but I see it more as a straight crime thriller) co-written and directed by Ida Lupino and starring Edmond O'Brien. It is the first American mainstream film noir directed by a woman.
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Deep Focus Review says, "The Hitch-Hiker most of all, uncovers [the director's] interest in the idyllic American Dream as a crumbling façade, behind which the individual is suppressed." Senses of Cinema has interesting background information. Rotten Tomatoes has a critics concensus score of 93%.
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...this one is new to me.
ReplyDeleteIda Lupino was a genius.
DeleteSounds interesting. These old noir movies are always interesting to watch. I know you're a meteorological fall as Spet. 1, so I'll say happy equinox to you, instead of happy fall (smile). hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteSeparated by denominational differences ;)
DeleteOn Fraser Island we hitchhiked, too. Never again!
ReplyDeleteThe first couple was super-nice.
On the way back a ute took us in the back aka loading.
The two men had been fishing and more than one beer, I think the driver was outright drunk. Gravel road only and I really was afraid I might fly out with the next bump. Never again!
No gun, but dangerous, also! ;-)
I've never hitchhiked. I'm much to scared for that...
DeleteI haven't heard of this. I'm guessing no 42, towels, or dolphins
ReplyDeleteNope. Threats and guns.
DeleteI never knew Ida Lupino wrote or directed.
ReplyDeleteShe was brilliant on both sides of the camera.
DeleteOoooh! That looks like a goodie!
ReplyDeleteI thought so!
DeleteI think this may be a good one ... but the video is unavailable for me.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That's a shame. It is a good movie, I think.
DeleteI've actually seen this one. On TV, of course. I was surprised how young those three main actors looked!
ReplyDeleteThey used to show a lot of the old movies on TV. I'm not even sure if they still do...
DeleteWow, looking at the plot it seems to have been based on a true story, so I think I'll hitch hiking isn't for me 😊. Take care! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteMe, either. Not for me!
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