Review of 711 Ocean Drive (1950) by Senor C — 07 Feb 2012

Truly enjoyed this noir. Unfortunately it's not talked about very much. Too bad; it's damn good. Edmond O'Brien starts w/ humble beginnings running lines for the ponies, seizes opportunity when his boss gets whacked & eventually gets caught up in the bookie syndicate.

Not happy w/ the money he's making he wants the dame as well & puts the hit out on him. In fear of being blackmailed & caught he knocks of the mechanic himself. On the verge of being found out he stings the syndicate so he can flee the country w/ a shit load of cash.

Great pacing to this that constantly evolves as a man who becomes more & more corrupt for personal gain & in the end flees for his life. O'Brien should have been happy w/ what he originally had but when you smell the green backs those who stand in your way must become casualties.