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Chance 2022-09-11 22:06:45

"Jade Face" is often described as Hollywood's most acerbic noir (a film about the dark side of society). And thanks to a decades-long dispute between its producer, George Jessel, and Fox, the film's status is close to mythical heights. But it also prevented the film from being released, or even appearing on home video shows. And with the conflict finally resolved, the darkest and most unconventional noir classic of all time is finally presented to us in stunning DVD form. Due to repeated insistence, Tyrone Power finally got this role that is completely different from his previous screen image - a handsome despicable villain, a wizard who is good at reading minds, and a professional liar.

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Nightmare Alley quotes

  • Stanton Carlisle: Now you can see the reason, Marshal, for the costume this young lady is forced to wear. The electricity would ignite any ordinary fabric. And only by wearing the thinnest covering can she avoid bursting into flames.

    Hoatley: That's right, Chief. Thousands of volts of current cover her body like a sheet.

    Rural Marshal: You can't pull the wool over my eyes with a lot of sparks. I've done business with you carnival crooks before. Get that geek in here. You can talk to the judge.

  • Rural Marshal: I don't want any more of your soft soap.