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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: No stage trap, no gypsy switch.

  • Zeena Krumbein: I did everything I could to make it up to him, but you see how it is. The more I try, the worse he gets. And I'm not gonna give up on him. It's the least I can do.

    Stanton Carlisle: Zeena, you're a real woman.