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I Walk Alone (1947)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 6/24

6/24: Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas did seven films together although The List of Adrian Messenger doesn't really count, and the very first one was I Walk Alone when their movie careers were just getting started.

It's a strong, fast-paced film noir picture with a straightforward story. But don't pay attention to the tagline on top left of the movie poster because the dame has absolutely nothing to do with it. The writing is terrific with lines such as:

"You say that like it was spelled in capital letters" in response to "I'm Mrs. Alexis Richardson."

"Give a man a girl, a steak, champagne, and he's apt to open up."

"And you love it" in response to "You are hurting me."

"Stop trying to dizzy me up."

"I want simple answers, Dave. No diagrams."

"Don't worry about me, Kay. I just got out of prison...not college,"

"The bigger the house, the more chance the front door is open."

I love the editing which is always on the point. Tough guy Burt Lancaster steals the show, and Kirk Douglas isn't even in his league, acting-wise. Supplying enough sex appeal, Lizabeth Scott is better than usual. The best scene is when Burt Lancaster suddenly lost it after hearing so much of the corporate talk about what this Regent company does and what the other Regent company does. That's when I knew it would be easier for him to beat up everybody just for the hell of it.

All in all, I Walk Alone should be seen because of Burt Lancaster who's at his film noir best.

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