Bibliograph

The postman always rings twice, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; produced by Carey Wilson ; screen play by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch ; directed by Tay Garnett

Type

Label

The postman always rings twice, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; produced by Carey Wilson ; screen play by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch ; directed by Tay Garnett

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA Rating: Not rated

Main title

The postman always rings twice

Oclc number

744569195

Responsibility statement

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; produced by Carey Wilson ; screen play by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch ; directed by Tay Garnett

Runtime

113

Summary

Frank Chambers (John Garfield) is a drifter who lands at a roadside gas station owned by jolly old Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) and his young, blonde wife Cora (Lana Turner). In a matter of minutes, Frank and Cora fall in love, and plot to murder Nick. Eventually wedding bells ring, the body count rises, and the gavel slams-of course, nothing ever goes as planned. Part of what makes the film noir is watching the characters react, as their plans are derailed one by one

Technique

live action

Contributor