Review of Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) by Private U — 01 Dec 2007
In some circles, the first film noir movie. The story is nothing special as Maguire plays a reporter who made the big time because of a mistaken identity murder which he later becomes involved in. There are some greatly-lit scenes which became a staple in film noir, but that dream sequence is worth it alone.
Peter Lorre is as freakish as ever and Elisha Cook, jr. plays the classic sap perfectly. The story's a little uneven, but if you're a film noir fan Stranger on the Third Floor is a must.
This review of Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) was written by Private U on 01 Dec 2007.
Stranger on the Third Floor has generally received positive reviews.
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