Whispering City (1947) CRIME-THRILLER
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2013
- Stars: Paul Lukas, Mary Anderson, Helmut Dantine
Director: Fyodor Otsep
When a nagging wife commits suicide, her husband is threatened with a murder rap by his lawyer, unless he kills a certain female reporter for him! - Фільми й анімація
Boy do these old classics have substance! No swearing, no sex acts, great! Great performances
jdr YOU are correct movies from this time era depicted our country with HIGH MORALS and DIGNIFIED CHARACTER.
And 4:11 axles in all the cars which caused lots of NHV from their straight sixes and eights turning 3,100 RPM unless they had overdrive like most Packards and Nashes.
A 76 year old movie - Still better than some of the movies in 2022, or 2023.
Or, '24 😮
Awesome plot twists, great acting, and that beautiful piano concerto, a real waterfall, all of it was wonderful.
A fine little thriller probably made for a song, and so much better than most of nine-figure flicks coming out of Hollywood today.
I grew up on these now old movies but now realize how many I missed!! actors and especially actresses did NOT have to rely on how much skin they showed because they had TALENT! talent that is unmatched today. these old films didn't need special effects or computer generated Carl. they relied ONLY on great writers, directing and truely talented actors and actresses.
now WE rely on those like Pizza Fix to bring these lost greats back to the masses. thank you seems like such small words in cases like this but it's all I have. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!
Commanche territory
Oh, you mean you don't like pornography or cussing !!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone Step Back
@@carolsmith6817 I used to watch porn movies, a conscious decision but I realized that they were ACTING! VERY FEW of the women were actually WET and the moans and groans and YES fuck me harder WERE SCRIPTED!! IF the woman was REALLY into it her pussy would be WET and the man's crank would be very shinny because of her juices!! I think that porno is fine, if that's what it takes to turn someone on but when I choose to watch a newer movie on any medium, UA-cam, Netflix or whatever. I want to see a REAL PLOT. Not something bordering on fantasy and bullshit. Like 5 guys with automatic weapons trying their best to shoot the shit out of the 'hero' but only the 'hero' can hit his mark and has to fall back on cussing and sex to keep the audience watching!!
Carol you have your opinions and I have mine and I damn sure don't want to get into a pissing contest with you!
Stay safe!
@@tomr3722 Settle down Tom
So well said and so well put ! THANK YOU for sharing a refreshingly intelligent, perceptive & thoughtful comment ! 🙂
Excellent! Atmospheric and intelligent. A cast lead by Paul Lukas can't be easily dismissed!
You got that right !! 🙂
Eagle Lyon Films!
My two spirit animals. I use to think these movies were boring. Youth is wasted on the young. Thank you so much for posting these golden age movies! ♡♡♡
Something I've said for years...Youth is Wasted on the Young. Fact.
As usual, this was amazing! Thanks so much for making our days a little bit brighter. I love old movies!!🎥🎬
I could not agree more !! 🙂
Utterly utterly enthralling. What a great movie. This movie from 1947 is way ahead of its time on so many levels. If you (are) hear, ........................... Great Post.thank you.
Mary Anderson is very incredible in this film. She deserved an Oscar for her acting. A great movie and story line. Thank you PizzaFlix!
Really? Hmmm...
@@danielstanwyck2812 OK millennial.
Perhaps a bit much. 😊
She's also very attractive love her stylish heels and her seductive unintentional perpetual smile!
Anyone else just discovering this wonderful film in 2020?
I chose to watch films from 1949 (when I was born). I was lucky to come across this gem from 1947. I prefer b&w films. They are more exciting
Love these great movies ❤️👀❤️
They see me through Covid-19 😷 Lockdown!!!
Me watching in India in 2029. Corona is likely to disappear. Islamic republic of Belgium, Islamic republic of Canada, Spain, England are recovered. Non muslims are being stabbed everywhere by the members of peace loving religion
@@UdaySingh-cg3rw - Good Evening From California! Thanks!
What a pleasant surprise! A movie from my hometown, Montreal, Quebec! Thanks so much for this! I thoroughly enjoyed this! God bless you!
great script, directing and acting. my sincerest thanks for the person that found this hidden gem and was kind enough to share it!!
I heartily concur !! 🙂
wish those strappy shoes were still around. what a enjoyable relief and pleasure to watch a film without obscenities and curse words. yes. Thank you for sharing.
I agree
But modern public love foul language and horny scenes.
Alphonso Zorro But many of us don't. Younger people go to movies and have lower expectations I guess and it's what they've grown up so it's not their fault. If boomers bought the tickets Hollywood might clean up their act. A well placed curse word is nothing to get upset about, but it's awful the way bad language is now in the mainstream. Hollywood affects culture and culture affects Hollywood but Hollywood can have a huge impact on how people think and behave. I wish the would clean it up with sex, violence and language.
They are around, but you have to search (the shoes, I mean).
@@lemuret69 🤣. Yes, they are. But the outfit was spoiled by the silly hat - had the same thing which was ok as I was just 5 or 6 at the time.
Old Lukas was a class act. He could read a menu and make it sound good.
Astonishing film. My heart raced throughout it. Thank you so much for uploading this absolute cinematic gold. 💝
I agree 100 per cent !! 🙂
Me too 😊
Excellent film. It takes a while to get going, but if you go along for the ride, so to speak (pun intended), you will have spent a profitable 91 minutes watching this. Wonderful performances by the principals (including Helmut Dantine, Paul Lukas, Mary Anderson, John Pratt, and Joy Lafleur) and by all of the character actors and actresses (particularly Mimi D'Estee, George Alexander, and Louis-Philippe Hebert). Well-written and well-directed, too - and the movie shows off Quebec City and its surrounding area to great effect. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!
Excellent run down. . .
The two parts you're not supposed to think about is where this fails, but only if you think about them: What kind of conversation could have possibly taken place at the waterfall, and how does someone happily fall in love again, practically the same day the original situation "resolves itself." Such a revelation would have destroyed me for life.
Enjoyed this no nonsense thriller! Thanks!
Pizzaflix: you surpass yourself each time! Great story, great suspense and great acting. Keep it coming.
I agree 100 per cent !! 🙂
AH, the B Movies. Can't do better. The treasure trove on UA-cam is amazing. Thank you for sharing. Happy Viewing from Las Vegas, NV August 20,2018
Love film noir on you tube - 10/8/19.
Hello from New England, 1.30.2024. 👋😃
With a wife and a lawyer like this man has, who in the hell needs enemies! Wtf!🤣🤣🤣
Thank you PFlix for another excellent selection. Speaking of selections, am I the only person who notices when someone avoids taking even a sip of a drink they've accepted.
Whenever someone insist that another take a drink, I become suspicious or if they insist that you have more. I guess I've seen to many movies and heard to much about mickies in drinks.
I know of people who never accept sn open drink❗
Best lines of the movie: "Why must a man live?" - "Monsieur~ with me, it's become a habit."
Thanks for posting this little forgotten gem. Enjoyed it very much. Mary Anderson was really gorgeous.
I was hooked after maybe 10 minutes. A little predictable but wonderful performances and beautiful music. Thanks for providing this.
Another gem from Eagle-Lion ! Though the plot at times got a bit convoluted, I enjoyed this late 40s mystery. Never even heard of it till now.....and I thought I knew of all of Paul Lukas' films ! Thank you very much for uploading for us ! CHEERS !! 🙂
I am amazed that I saw two high quality films today on this channel. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! Please subscribe. May the Sauce be with you.
I just noticed your comment and wanted to say that if you watch this channel more, you'll probably continue to see more of the same high quality films....it seems to be a deliberate habit on here.
Wow. What a treasure! Wonderful 'Quebec Concerto' with a theme to hum, plus a great movie! 98 dislikes is 98 too many!
Thank you for the upload. This is a lovely old film.
Loved it. Mary Anderson really impressed me Paul Lukas is the evil rock of Gibralter in this kind of picture. Thanks for posting!
Eagle-Lyon Films! But what a great film, the best! The question is, just how many of these great films are out there that we haven't seen. I, for one, am extremely grateful to you, AND, for the captioning to get the facts straight. Forget any flaws, just gratitude 4 U.
Philip Clinger that's what I say..Just when I think I've seen them all. I discover another gem.. that's the great think about internnet
Welsh Rosie i too, appreciate all these great old films thank u everyone!!
I am an Indian in India and 60 years of age.
I'm gonna spend part of the rest of my life exploring just what you have asked. I am hard at it.
BTW: Wikipedia is a good guide.
I echo all the sentiments here! Great film. Clap, 👏🏼
Lovely films here, and some lovely ones of a different genre, on the Chris Johnson channel:
Take me to town
Donovan's Kid
The sky's the limit
(The last two are films for both children and adults. Think the first one is too. )
Talk about being between a rock and a hard place, but deliberately killing someone is so different from not remembering what happened. Another great pick.
Very good entertainment, good story, well playing actors, very nice piano music. I enjoyed it a lot.
Paul Lucas: one of the best actors EVER! Born in Austria-Hungary and when he gives his Oscar winning speech in WATCH ON THE RHINE you will get goosebumps and perhaps tears. THE LADY VANISHES and, of course, DODSWORTH, are also memorable. Later he made movies with Elvis and Peter O’Toole. Every movie of his is wonderful. These are just his outstanding one: not to be missed! 🌹
Strangely different movie
@ Robin Holbrook
Thanks for the recommendations, and info on the actor.
@@sohara.... you’re welcome! I LOVE old movies! Of course, being 75, I’m pretty darn old myself! If you want some other “mus see” old movies let me know!
Yes: do give me some more recommendations, 😊
I have been watching a lot of films, but there seems to be a lot more.
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Have also recently loved some adventure films on the Chris Johnson channel, including Donovan's Kid, and Take Me to Town, and The Sky's the Limit.
@@sohara.... I will! Let me write a list! Are you a gentleman or a lady? Or does it matter? 😉
Paradoxically, the Austrian-born Helmut Dantine (1918 - 1982) who played nasty Nazis or, at least, German soldiers in Hollywood's World War 2 movies was rounded up by the Nazis when Austria was absorbed into The Third Reich in 1938 and interned in a concentration camp. Fortunately, his father who was head of the Austrian railway system managed to get him released and he fled to the USA. In his first three films starting in 1941, he had uncredited roles including appearing in International Squadron starring Ronald Reagan in 1941 and his first credited role was as a German pilot in Mrs Miniver (1942) which was a wild success being the highest grossing film of 1942 and winning six Oscars including Best Picture. It was the best possible introduction for Dantine to Hollywood. He had a more sympathetic role as a desperate refugee in Casablanca, also 1942. Warners signed him to a contract after Mrs Miniver and he began his career playing Nazis in wartime films. His nasty character fought Errol Flynn's wholesome character at least three times - Desperate Journey (1942), Edge Of Darkness (1943) and Northern Pursuit (1943). No prizes for guessing which character won in every film. He did have a sympathetic role as an anti--Nazi underground leader in Hotel Berlin (1945) but he was back to being a Nazi on the run in Escape In The Desert (1945). His good looks ensured he got a lot of fan mail even when playing unsympathetic parts. From the late 1940s, he continued to act in movies and also successfully on stage. During the 1950s, he continued to have fairly small parts in some major motion pictures including War And Peace (1956), Alexander The Great (1956) and The Story Of Mankind (1957). As his acting career wound down, he moved into production. His final film was Tarzan The Ape Man in 1981.
This is not a film to fall asleep with. There is so much going on, a great story with very good musical score and editing, actors, actresses and everybody else involved.
You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe !! 🙂
Wow! Unbelievably well written and acted! Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Respect now for Canadian films. Any others like this? Thanks for posting!
Alfred Hitchcock's "I Confess"
@@ebonyivory2023 I Confess is a Great Classic!
Canadian films are so well written and acted.
@@globalspiritualrevolutionmedia So glad you responded, I believe I will watch it again 😁
@@globalspiritualrevolutionmedia I love the 1950s Old Quebec scenery. It was filmed in Quebec City but is an American film according to IMBD? A great historic film none the less. Perhaps it was a collaborative effort, like, Sue Thomas FBI.
This is one of the finest written and directed movies of all time. There is no way hollywood or broadway could reproduce the actors nor the sets or direction. I would buy this as is on cd. The "quebec concerto" is something I never heard and I don't like piano that much but this is composition is a masterpiece.
This film would win academy awards over anything today in all categories.
thx pizza.. I'm thinking of subscribing..
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That's a very big claim.
Over the top?
Thanks for uploading this Canadian classic. Good noir.
E Don't like to brag, but we ARE great sometimes.
@@marywilliams9858 You are great all the time, just pecul...uh....different, eh?
Love old black and white movies 👍👍👍
Bloke - "You women are always matching your feelings against logic and fact - that is fraud!". Woman - "No, that's a shortcut!" CLASSIC!!
TY much! Landed here and so glad I did. Such a well written story; suspenseful plot. The beautiful music. Handsome composer. One of the best I've come across, which only makes me thirsty for more, and wonder if the well is dry.
Absolutely beautiful film, and well acted. Leaves a slight sense of melancholy.
This film is great! Someone should definitely produce a modern version. I would love to help produce that project. I immediately fell in love with Mary Anderson. She is the best part of the film. I also love the fact that it was filmed in beautiful Quebec.
I'll be looking for a better print, if it is available. And as a musician, I really appreciate the musical element. I have also composed a piano concerto with romantic overtones so I can relate to the musician's aspiration. Thanks so much for posting it!
Thanks for watching! May the Sauce be with you. If you locate a good print, please let us now.
We are not seeing hundreds of films ever again because of unwatchable, lost or deliberately destroyed prints. No one took film seriously until recently and there still aren't enough archives or money for restoration. Television, even on a fairly large screen is rarely in the correct aspect ratio and - worse - it is a solitary audience for an entertainment meant to be shared by a crowd of others without the distractions of home viewing. It takes the PizzaFlix'es of UA-cam to locate the movies and post them here, creating a brand new audience, solitary yes, but with this small "Reply" space to have a word with one another and say THANK YOU, Mr. Flix!
Thumbs up!
I love the old movies - as everyone says, good stories. These days the story gets lost amongst so many 'special effects' to play with.
I also love the well-fitting clothes all actors wear - no T-shirts/sneakers in sight. NOTE: check the reporter's shoes ! Platforms & Chunky heels !
This is possibly the best movie I’ve ever seen as far as the deep drama connected with courageous femininity and innocence . How in the world could this young woman ever think she could defend herself from a big man. She’s like the fool in the tarot cards but as Molly May cub reporter for the Herald. Fantastic story and great music.
Congratulations! On a fine selection and excellent taste, for old movies. Much Thanks...
Thanks for the upload!
Thank you for showing us this lyrical movie. Best wishes for New Year from Marian in UK.
Thanks for Watching! May the Sauce be with you.
It's good to see Paul Lukas in a another fine performance ably suported by Mary Anderson
(We are in the habit of reading comments after the film just for that reason. We don't want to ruin it for those that may read before the film so adjusted our comments). No major points to discuss. Excellent flick. Thanks for sharing hard to find old movies.
It seemed to have a double ending but did not disappoint. Mr. Hitchcock would have gone wild/with about this one!
Now, now! Some people do read through comments before watching the movie, you know! In general, one should never give away an ending, though this IS the place to discuss major points!
@@pennagain6207 We stand corrected.
Feel Reel Nostalgic Some people post a Spoiler Alert before making comments which is considerate. But all in all, if you truly don't want to know anything it is best to not read comments as I've found out the hard way many times!
Thanks for the post. Your print of this is much better than the two others here on YT.
Had to watch this one again....thanks and may the crust be with you!
...yeah...me...to...THIS TIME ...sober'''
When I was a kid, I'm 74, I spent nearly a week in Quebec City-great place with great people! Being young I got to tour the entire city on foot! Regarding the movie the Mary Anderson newspaper woman character was in my mind the ideal woman; she was a professional, tough when she had to be but mostly sweet.
Thank you Mr.Pizza for keeping it advert.free.
Have you ever noticed how in these old movies they're always throwing their matches and cigarette butts on the floor? At a concert rehearsal, a police station, a restaurant?
I know! And how about all those old Columbo TV episodes? He was always walking around with that cigar stub ... ew!
I guess it's because the audience doesn't need to see an ashtray and a butt being put out.
Trilby Wilby try that at my grandma's house,God rest her soul.
yep , back when America was America
Great story line, totally enjoyed this, thank you!!.............
Helmut Dantine was the German in Mrs Miniver.Paul Lukas won an Oscar for Watch on the Rhine and played the baddie in The lady vanishes.Mary Anderson was in Hitchcock's Lifeboat.
Thankyou for posting.
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Thanks a lot. I love these old films.
Thank you so much Loved it!
A very good movie with a good cast and a top-notch performance by Paul Lukas.
Hotel Berlin classic movie
@@kimdalomba7180 "Hotel Berlin" is a worthwhile movie to view. It was released one or two month prior to the official end of World War II in Europe.
Great film - thanks very much!
Thank you for a most enjoyable movie.
Wonderful stuff, even if nobody, especially a crafty lawyer would be silly enough to try to force someone to commit murder in this way. Far too risky, but such doubts fade away in the face of great performances, and such a romance with the passionate ‘Quebec concerto’, an excellent villain and the captivating Mary Anderson.
Fabulous.
Yet another surprisingly good film/story line & acting!!!!!
I often wonder why these "B" actors/actresses I've seen in these films never went on to become big stars!
Dog-eat-dog industry I guess......and just maybe who got to the old casting couch first!
TYTYTYTYTY FOR POSTING THESE GREAT OLD FILMS!
LUV 'EM!!!!!🙏💜
Or who wouldn't get on the couch? 😌
This is quite a little gem of film noir - even the touch of Gaslight doesn't detract. Thanks for presenting it.
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Mary Anderson lived to 96, dying in 2014. She reminds me a little of Dorothy Maguire, one of my favourites.
Baskerville22 She also looks like an actress who played with Adam Sandler in a serious movie. Cannot think of her name.
Hope everyone is full and happy tonight.
Yes I am enjoying this film in Wales. On a Saturday night. THANK YOU.
^^^@Mary .. I'm full, but I'm not happy Ha!!! :P] .v ..
...no...just RECENTLY ...DIVORCED...Lonely ...Tired...and...Hungry'''...i mean...''H-o-r-n-e-y-''''
I love that this is set in Quebec. Beautiful city. Such a dense, tense plot. So many surprises - right to the end! This is my new favorite movie.
This movie was so much fun to watch....loved both the crime and suspense elements - a bit of tongue in cheek in spots perfectly timed! Oh and Ms. Mary was rocking in those high heel, platform, ankle strap shoes! Love these old movies that are rarely, if ever shown on tv. Thank you PFlix ….glad I found you....
Thanks for watching! May the Sauce be with you.
Good story Everything works well here Thanks Matt NY
Really really good. First half, logical thriller, second half psychological. And the original classical music, piano concerto, is really good. And in Quebec - Canada. Well done. Dont miss it. Thanks PizzaFix!
i love watching theses good old movies they are the best ones thank u
The real stars of the show, Quebec City and the Montmorency Falls!
Paul Lukas, the gentleman with the mustache, played Pierre Aronnax (Prof. Aronnax) in Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 7 years later.
More of us have probably seen him in that film than any other film he appeared in.
He's Hungarian, btw. I couldn't place the accent. I imagine a lot of people are under the impression that he's French.
I love these oldies! This one is particularly excellent.
We came across this movie today...it was very good.
Everyone to their own in life,thanks for another great film see you next time 😉😴
Yes, I know it's my second comment about this same film, but it deserves one and many more. It's a stupendous film, the like of which is no available The skill and artistry with which the romance , evil and intrigue are without equal. An absolutely enjoyable treat without a moments respite. Touche'
I was born in 1947 and considered watching all movies from 1947 but when I looked up a list of movies made that year I found out there were 364! So if I watch one a day for a year (supposing I could find them all!) it’d take a year. I had no idea just how prolific Hollywood is. But then I suppose there would be at least some that aren’t worth watching.
Hey, that's kindof a fun thing to do! I'm 1957 wonder how many in that year....
James Motomal Look in Wikipedia under List of American Films of 1957. My little sister was born in 1957. There are some great films from that year. The Bridge on the River Kwai won best picture. I remember going to see that in the theatre with my dad. My favorite was An Affair to Remember with Cary Grant.
I was born in 1948 so these movies are special to me!😘😊🗽✌🇺🇸💙
Sixty-eight-year-old brandy and she didn't even give it a sniff! That's dedication.
Ah. Women just don't appreciate good liquor.
"Why Mr. Frederick, a man must live!" "Why, why must a man live?" "With me, Monseinor, it's become a habit!"
Love it! These old films fill us with the funniest antidotes...
As anecdotes go, not that funny.
@@BroonParker I found the anecdote amusing but the antidote hilarious 😂😂
Paul Lukas and no ads ! Great ! Thanks much !
I thought he "over-acted" in THE LADY
VANISHES. (Oh, well...maybe that was
what the director wanted ! )
I love this oldie
"... you trusted me, I trusted you, THEN; Now we know a lot more about each other."
Wow. I should have seen this flick back in '47 ... but I was born in 1948.
I have watched this film a number of times since first posting: Now, I love this film ... Mary Anderson is H O T/this is to say she's a very sensuous actor! The male leads are familiar: Lukas is wonderful, Dantine a surprise love lead! But, Anderson is wonderful ...
* * * * *'s for the production, and everyone behind it.
My opinion is this classic movie isn't a thriller it's a mystery crime movie and the music is classical even though I don't like that kind of music it was perfect for this movie.
Thanks again PizzaFlix for this upload.
Ed
The old movies are so wonderful: great stories not based on sex, nudity, vulgarity of any type, just a great story! Even the B movies are great! Thanks PizzaFix!!!
One of the best Channels I have subscribed too PizzaFlix did it again! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
#PizzaFlixRulesPeriod They are just the best for these great old movies!
@@funniebunnie4u, Absolutely!
Thank you very much for this exceptional movie!!!
I completely Agree!
An enjoyable Noir that I have never seen before. Not an everyday occurrence.Thanks!
HAVING A FRIEND LIKE THAT ATTORNEY, YOU'RE SURE DO NEED FRIENDS.
I didn't think I'd like this, but I did! Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching PizzaFLIX. May the Sauce be with you. 🍕🍕🍕
Great film and story.
Well worth watching.
I love the older films. This is one I haven’t seen before.👍👍👍
Thumbs up. Cool movie. I'm sure the people that control everything don't spend time watching these movies
A wonderful film , a class film ,thank you so much for sharing,,,
Oh my goodness......just took a Benadryl...... this movie is so good....I am trying really hard to keep my eyes open 😒....,but I will..... that piano music is just beautiful!!!! Just a little while longer ......okay I did it!!!! Good job....Good film....and good nite!!!!,😴
@@davidhull1481 I had just come across this movie... benadryl already taken but wanted to see it... LOL 😂
Are you saying better when on Benadryl? Controversial!
@PizzaFlix thanks once again for a wonderful suspenseful movie to the very end. Great drama.