Wyler was at full power here and Bette Davis is near peak #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
THE LETTER (1940) Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson
Dir.: William Wyler 8:30 AM PT
A woman claims to have killed in self-defense until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence.
1h 37m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #WSomersetMaugham
THE LETTER (1940) Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson
Dir.: William Wyler 8:30 AM PT
A woman claims to have killed in self-defense until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence.
1h 37m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #WSomersetMaugham
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Wyler was at full power here and Bette Davis is near peak #TCMbanger
Some caveats to this but Bette is fantastic to this and a great example of Wyler excellence #tcmbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
THE LETTER (1940) Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson
Dir.: William Wyler 8:00 PM PT
A woman claims to have killed in self-defense until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence.
1h 37m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #WSomersetMaugham
THE LETTER (1940) Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson
Dir.: William Wyler 8:00 PM PT
A woman claims to have killed in self-defense until a blackmailer turns up with incriminating evidence.
1h 37m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #WSomersetMaugham
September 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Some caveats to this but Bette is fantastic to this and a great example of Wyler excellence #tcmbanger
One of a handful of films I remember from 19” black and white television as a child and not really knowing what film it was but then seeing later in life in appropriate glory. #TCMbanger
BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (1955) — 10:00 pm ET — 1h 21m
(TCM Primetime: Disability in Film)
Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Walter Brennan; directed by John Sturges
A one-armed veteran uncovers small-town secrets when he tries to visit an Asian-American war hero's family.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Primetime: Disability in Film)
Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Walter Brennan; directed by John Sturges
A one-armed veteran uncovers small-town secrets when he tries to visit an Asian-American war hero's family.
#TCM #TCMParty
Disability in Film
July 28th at 8 pm | 3 Movies and 1 Documentary
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July 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
One of a handful of films I remember from 19” black and white television as a child and not really knowing what film it was but then seeing later in life in appropriate glory. #TCMbanger
Some good bits in this one. Not quite a #TCMbanger but worth a look to get the feel for a full length Lloyd feature
GIRL SHY (1924) — 12:00 am ET — 1h 22m
(Silent Sunday Nights)
Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels; directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
In this silent film, a small-town boy raises a ruckus when he writes a book about how to handle women.
#TCM #TCMParty
(Silent Sunday Nights)
Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels; directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
In this silent film, a small-town boy raises a ruckus when he writes a book about how to handle women.
#TCM #TCMParty
Girl Shy (1924)
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June 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Some good bits in this one. Not quite a #TCMbanger but worth a look to get the feel for a full length Lloyd feature
One of my favorite films and one of the best looking if not the best looking black and white westerns. Everybody works and the execrable Walter Brennan plays a perfect character for who he was as a person. Masterpiece #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946) Henry Fonda, Linda Darnell, Victor Mature
Dirs.: John Ford, Lloyd Bacon 9:15 PM PT
Wyatt Earp signs on as sheriff of Tombstone to bring the Clantons to justice.
1h 37m | Western | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946) Henry Fonda, Linda Darnell, Victor Mature
Dirs.: John Ford, Lloyd Bacon 9:15 PM PT
Wyatt Earp signs on as sheriff of Tombstone to bring the Clantons to justice.
1h 37m | Western | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
One of my favorite films and one of the best looking if not the best looking black and white westerns. Everybody works and the execrable Walter Brennan plays a perfect character for who he was as a person. Masterpiece #TCMbanger
Astonishing that this won Best Picture because it is SO good- just zero punches pulled, and shows without telling for most of the film. #TCMbanger
THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) — 10:00 pm ET — 1h 44m
(TCM Memorial Tribute: Gene Hackman)
Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey; directed by William Friedkin
Two New York narcotics cops set out to bust a French drug smuggling ring.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Memorial Tribute: Gene Hackman)
Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey; directed by William Friedkin
Two New York narcotics cops set out to bust a French drug smuggling ring.
#TCM #TCMParty
The French Connection (1971)
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May 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Astonishing that this won Best Picture because it is SO good- just zero punches pulled, and shows without telling for most of the film. #TCMbanger
A perfect Michael Curtiz film- hits even better the second time when you know absolutely why Jack Carson's character is being put in the pickle #TCMbanger
MILDRED PIERCE (1945) — 6:00 pm ET — 1h 53m
(TCM Weekend: Happy Mother's Day)
Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott; directed by Michael Curtiz
A woman turns herself into a business tycoon to win her selfish daughter a place in society.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Weekend: Happy Mother's Day)
Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott; directed by Michael Curtiz
A woman turns herself into a business tycoon to win her selfish daughter a place in society.
#TCM #TCMParty
Mildred Pierce (1945)
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May 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A perfect Michael Curtiz film- hits even better the second time when you know absolutely why Jack Carson's character is being put in the pickle #TCMbanger
It's one the most beautiful and yet heart breaking movies ever !!! #satyajitray - was truly one of a kind moviemaker !!!
Devi is a must watch alongside his other works including Pather Panchali and Apur sansar !!!
#TCMbanger #classicmovies #raymovies
Devi is a must watch alongside his other works including Pather Panchali and Apur sansar !!!
#TCMbanger #classicmovies #raymovies
I didn’t want to read anything about this before I watched - it’s a masterpiece with multiple crushing moments #TCMbanger (still on Watch TCM for a bit)
May 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
It's one the most beautiful and yet heart breaking movies ever !!! #satyajitray - was truly one of a kind moviemaker !!!
Devi is a must watch alongside his other works including Pather Panchali and Apur sansar !!!
#TCMbanger #classicmovies #raymovies
Devi is a must watch alongside his other works including Pather Panchali and Apur sansar !!!
#TCMbanger #classicmovies #raymovies
I didn’t want to read anything about this before I watched - it’s a masterpiece with multiple crushing moments #TCMbanger (still on Watch TCM for a bit)
DEVI (1962) — 12:15 am ET — 1h 33m
(TCM Special Theme: Acts of Faith / World Religions)
Sharmila Tagore, Soumitra Chatterjee, Chhabi Biswas; directed by Satyajit Ray
A young woman is deemed a goddess when her father-in-law, a rich feudal landlord, envisions her as the Goddess Kali.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Special Theme: Acts of Faith / World Religions)
Sharmila Tagore, Soumitra Chatterjee, Chhabi Biswas; directed by Satyajit Ray
A young woman is deemed a goddess when her father-in-law, a rich feudal landlord, envisions her as the Goddess Kali.
#TCM #TCMParty
Special Theme: Acts of Faith
Wednesdays in April at 8pm | 25 Movies
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May 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I didn’t want to read anything about this before I watched - it’s a masterpiece with multiple crushing moments #TCMbanger (still on Watch TCM for a bit)
One of my fave Claire Trevor roles and Dick Powell’s pretty good. This is a #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, Anne Shirley
Dir.: Edward Dmytryk 6:45 PM PT
Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by an ex-con to find his former girlfriend.
1h 35m | Mystery | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #RaymondChandler
MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, Anne Shirley
Dir.: Edward Dmytryk 6:45 PM PT
Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by an ex-con to find his former girlfriend.
1h 35m | Mystery | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #RaymondChandler
April 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
One of my fave Claire Trevor roles and Dick Powell’s pretty good. This is a #TCMbanger
Economical, low budget, but absolutely great noir #TCMbanger cc @jbateman01.bsky.social
THE NARROW MARGIN (1952) — 12:00 am ET — 1h 11m
(Noir Alley)
Charles Mcgraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White; directed by Richard Fleischer
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's moll on a tense train ride.
#TCM #TCMParty
(Noir Alley)
Charles Mcgraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White; directed by Richard Fleischer
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's moll on a tense train ride.
#TCM #TCMParty
The Narrow Margin (1952)
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April 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Economical, low budget, but absolutely great noir #TCMbanger cc @jbateman01.bsky.social
Great little procedural that Sirk has looking like a million dollars - Lucy is GREAT and every red herring is fantastic #TCMbanger Karloff >>>
#ComingUpOnTCM LURED (1947) George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff, George Zucco, Cedric Hardwicke
Dir.: Douglas Sirk 9:00 AM PT
A woman helps the police catch the serial killer who murdered her best friend.
1h 42m | Suspense | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
Dir.: Douglas Sirk 9:00 AM PT
A woman helps the police catch the serial killer who murdered her best friend.
1h 42m | Suspense | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
March 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great little procedural that Sirk has looking like a million dollars - Lucy is GREAT and every red herring is fantastic #TCMbanger Karloff >>>
I’m not saying anything crazy, but this is just so fun. Underrated joke is that the ad guy can handle a huge amount of booze when bad guys pour it down his throat. Also another weird Hitchcock mom #TCMbanger
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) — 8:00 pm ET — 2h 16m
(TCM Spotlight: Movie Mix-Ups / Mistaken Identities)
Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
An advertising man is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Spotlight: Movie Mix-Ups / Mistaken Identities)
Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
An advertising man is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
#TCM #TCMParty
Movie Mix-Ups
Fridays in March | 21 Movies
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March 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I’m not saying anything crazy, but this is just so fun. Underrated joke is that the ad guy can handle a huge amount of booze when bad guys pour it down his throat. Also another weird Hitchcock mom #TCMbanger
Fantastic Pre-Code and I don’t even hate George Brent in it. Stanwyck fantastic #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
BABY FACE (1933) Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook
Dir.: Alfred E. Green 5:00 PM PT
A beautiful schemer ruthlessly sleeps her way to the top of a banking empire.
1h 16m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #PreCode
BABY FACE (1933) Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook
Dir.: Alfred E. Green 5:00 PM PT
A beautiful schemer ruthlessly sleeps her way to the top of a banking empire.
1h 16m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #PreCode
March 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Fantastic Pre-Code and I don’t even hate George Brent in it. Stanwyck fantastic #TCMbanger
Slowly getting strangled by a tightening economic noose, getting pushed over the edge, tremendously bleak ending. A masterpiece of noir #TCMbanger @jbateman01.bsky.social
#ComingUpOnTCM
THE BREAKING POINT (1950) John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter
Dir.: Michael Curtiz 3:15 PM PT
A desperate fishing boat captain rents his boat to gunmen on the lam.
1h 37m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
THE BREAKING POINT (1950) John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter
Dir.: Michael Curtiz 3:15 PM PT
A desperate fishing boat captain rents his boat to gunmen on the lam.
1h 37m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
March 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Slowly getting strangled by a tightening economic noose, getting pushed over the edge, tremendously bleak ending. A masterpiece of noir #TCMbanger @jbateman01.bsky.social
Honestly, I just do not enjoy Claudette Colbert, but there are some fun bits in this and Gable is really good- not quite a full #TCMbanger but a worthy watch
#ComingUpOnTCM
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) Clark Gable. Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns
Dir.: Frank Capra 7:00 PM PT
A newspaperman escorts a spoiled runaway heiress on a cross-country chase.
1h 45m | Comedy | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) Clark Gable. Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns
Dir.: Frank Capra 7:00 PM PT
A newspaperman escorts a spoiled runaway heiress on a cross-country chase.
1h 45m | Comedy | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
March 3, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Honestly, I just do not enjoy Claudette Colbert, but there are some fun bits in this and Gable is really good- not quite a full #TCMbanger but a worthy watch
Fantastic editing, especially on the opening Monte Carlo sequence. All the possible racing cliches. A molten lava Jessica Walter. I suspect Michael Mann watched before thinking about Ferrari. One of the remembered/rediscovered films from the BW tv. #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
GRAND PRIX (1966) James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshiro Mifune
Dir.: John Frankenheimer 11:15 AM PT
Race car drivers make their way around the world on the Grand Prix circuit.
2h 59m | Sports | TV-14
#TCM #TCMParty
GRAND PRIX (1966) James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshiro Mifune
Dir.: John Frankenheimer 11:15 AM PT
Race car drivers make their way around the world on the Grand Prix circuit.
2h 59m | Sports | TV-14
#TCM #TCMParty
February 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Fantastic editing, especially on the opening Monte Carlo sequence. All the possible racing cliches. A molten lava Jessica Walter. I suspect Michael Mann watched before thinking about Ferrari. One of the remembered/rediscovered films from the BW tv. #TCMbanger
Judy Holliday exceptional in this and has many killer deliveries but Broderick Crawford off-puttingly one note. Funnily, I am not sure Paul Douglas who played part on Broadway would have been different, as he hits some same notes in a later Holliday film. Not quite #TCMbanger but I love her
#ComingUpOnTCM
BORN YESTERDAY (1950) Judy Holliday, William Holden, Broderick Crawford
Dir.: George Cukor 6:30 PM PT
A newspaper reporter takes on the job of educating a crooked businessman's girlfriend.
1h 43m | Comedy | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #GarsonKanin
BORN YESTERDAY (1950) Judy Holliday, William Holden, Broderick Crawford
Dir.: George Cukor 6:30 PM PT
A newspaper reporter takes on the job of educating a crooked businessman's girlfriend.
1h 43m | Comedy | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #GarsonKanin
February 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Judy Holliday exceptional in this and has many killer deliveries but Broderick Crawford off-puttingly one note. Funnily, I am not sure Paul Douglas who played part on Broadway would have been different, as he hits some same notes in a later Holliday film. Not quite #TCMbanger but I love her
This is one of 5-6 films I had memory of seeing parts of on our 19” black and white tv as a child but not knowing what the film was - but then seeing later in life having crystal clear realization. Very relevant examination of decency and indecency and xenophobia and badass Spencer Tracy #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (1955) Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis
Dir.: John Sturges 9:20 AM PT
A one-armed veteran uncovers small-town secrets when he tries to visit an Asian-American war hero.
1h 21m | Suspense | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (1955) Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis
Dir.: John Sturges 9:20 AM PT
A one-armed veteran uncovers small-town secrets when he tries to visit an Asian-American war hero.
1h 21m | Suspense | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
February 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is one of 5-6 films I had memory of seeing parts of on our 19” black and white tv as a child but not knowing what the film was - but then seeing later in life having crystal clear realization. Very relevant examination of decency and indecency and xenophobia and badass Spencer Tracy #TCMbanger
It’s fun and Laughton is hilarious. I’ll give it a #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957) Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton
Dir.: Billy Wilder 7:15 PM PT
A barrister gets caught up in a couple's affairs when he defends the husband for murder.
1h 54m | Mystery | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #AgathaChristie
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957) Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton
Dir.: Billy Wilder 7:15 PM PT
A barrister gets caught up in a couple's affairs when he defends the husband for murder.
1h 54m | Mystery | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #AgathaChristie
February 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
It’s fun and Laughton is hilarious. I’ll give it a #TCMbanger
This is an extremely dark comedy for its time. I wonder what Kubrick thought about it. In a cohort of Hollywood films featuring bombed out location shots in Germany #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
A FOREIGN AFFAIR (1948) Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund
Dir.: Billy Wilder 6:30 PM PT
In occupied Berlin, an Army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi singer and a U.S. Congresswoman.
1h 55m | Romantic Comedy | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
A FOREIGN AFFAIR (1948) Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund
Dir.: Billy Wilder 6:30 PM PT
In occupied Berlin, an Army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi singer and a U.S. Congresswoman.
1h 55m | Romantic Comedy | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty
January 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
This is an extremely dark comedy for its time. I wonder what Kubrick thought about it. In a cohort of Hollywood films featuring bombed out location shots in Germany #TCMbanger
You have to catch this on TCM on demand but it is a masterpiece- a long decaying nobility slow unfolding reverie that is a perfect film that feels like a novel - truly outstanding #TCMbanger hat tip @cucumber.bsky.social
THE MUSIC ROOM (1963) — 4:15 am ET — 1h 40m
(TCM Imports)
Chhabi Biswas, Padma Devi, Pinaki Sengupta; directed by Satyajit Ray
An aristocrat is too proud to curb his extravagant lifestyle even though his riches are turning into debts.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Imports)
Chhabi Biswas, Padma Devi, Pinaki Sengupta; directed by Satyajit Ray
An aristocrat is too proud to curb his extravagant lifestyle even though his riches are turning into debts.
#TCM #TCMParty
The Music Room (1963)
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January 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
You have to catch this on TCM on demand but it is a masterpiece- a long decaying nobility slow unfolding reverie that is a perfect film that feels like a novel - truly outstanding #TCMbanger hat tip @cucumber.bsky.social
I don’t know what to say about this except it looks amazing - Indiana has never looked better- and has some good performances. The final crowd scene is a marvel. I will confer #TCMbanger
#ComingUpOnTCM
SOME CAME RUNNING (1958) Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Martha Hyer
Dir.: Vincente Minnelli 7:15 AM PT
A soldier returns home to deal with family secrets and small-town scandals.
2h 14m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #JamesJones
SOME CAME RUNNING (1958) Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Martha Hyer
Dir.: Vincente Minnelli 7:15 AM PT
A soldier returns home to deal with family secrets and small-town scandals.
2h 14m | Drama | TV-PG
#TCM #TCMParty #JamesJones
December 30, 2024 at 4:32 PM
I don’t know what to say about this except it looks amazing - Indiana has never looked better- and has some good performances. The final crowd scene is a marvel. I will confer #TCMbanger
I love this one #TCMbanger. Great parts for both Sydney G and Peter Lorre, but Sydney is leas and he’s in great form. Gothic Noir
THE VERDICT (1946) — 6:30 pm ET — 1h 26m
(TCM Birthday Tribute: Sydney Greenstreet)
Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring; directed by Don Siegel
A Scotland Yard superintendent makes a mistake in an investigation, causing the execution of an innocent man.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Birthday Tribute: Sydney Greenstreet)
Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring; directed by Don Siegel
A Scotland Yard superintendent makes a mistake in an investigation, causing the execution of an innocent man.
#TCM #TCMParty
The Verdict (1946)
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December 27, 2024 at 11:04 PM
I love this one #TCMbanger. Great parts for both Sydney G and Peter Lorre, but Sydney is leas and he’s in great form. Gothic Noir
It sort of works and some touches like the ethereally creepy soundtrack for key moments are great. As is Audrey Totter #TCMbanger Christmas noir!
LADY IN THE LAKE (1947) — 10:00 am ET — 1h 43m
(TCM Classic Christmas Marathon)
Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan; directed by Robert Montgomery
Philip Marlowe searches for a missing woman in this mystery shot entirely from the detective's viewpoint.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Classic Christmas Marathon)
Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan; directed by Robert Montgomery
Philip Marlowe searches for a missing woman in this mystery shot entirely from the detective's viewpoint.
#TCM #TCMParty
Classic Christmas Marathon
‘Tis the season to be jolly with TCM as we embrace the Christmas spirit with our annual Classic Christmas Marathon.
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December 22, 2024 at 2:49 PM
It sort of works and some touches like the ethereally creepy soundtrack for key moments are great. As is Audrey Totter #TCMbanger Christmas noir!