Double Indemnity (4/9) Movie CLIP - A Claims Man (1944) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) tries to promote Walter (Fred MacMurray) to claims, but Walter prefers being a lowly salesman.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
Directed by Billy Wilder and adapted from a James M. Cain novel by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, Double Indemnity represents the high-water mark of 1940s film noir urban crime dramas in which a greedy, weak man is seduced and trapped by a cold, evil woman amidst the dark shadows and Expressionist lighting of modern cities. Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck) seduces insurance agent Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) into murdering her husband to collect his accident policy. The murder goes as planned, but after the couple's passion cools, each becomes suspicious of the other's motives. The plan is further complicated when Neff's boss Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson), a brilliant insurance investigator, takes over the investigation. Told in flashbacks from Neff's perspective, the film moves with ruthless determinism as each character meets what seems to be a preordained fate. Movie veterans Stanwyck, MacMurray, and Robinson give some of their best performances, and Wilder's cynical sensibility finds a perfect match in the story's unsentimental perspective, heightened by John Seitz's hard-edged cinematography. Double Indemnity ranks with the classics of mainstream Hollywood movie-making.

CREDITS:
TM & © Universal (1944)
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck
Director: Billy Wilder
Producers: Buddy G. DeSylva, Joseph Sistrom
Screenwriters: Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, Billy Wilder

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[geoffm]

Edward G Robinson was brilliant in this film. His portrayal of the claims manager, Barton Keyes, was entirely convincing. This scene, where he delivers a sparkling monologue of insurance statistics, sums up the high energy and dramatic skills of a really great actor.

[sharpear]

This has always been my favorite scene in Double Indemnity and with Edw. G. Robinson.

[Rickwmc]

"Falling in love is one of the most dangerous things you can do." -old saying.

[WSenator]

How could an actor like Edward G. Robinson NEVER win an Academy Award? I don't think they ever gave him an honorary Oscar!

[paulronco]

50 bucks back then, would be how much today I wonder.
Always have enjoyed this movie, always will, an absolute classic.

[austinteutsch]

What is amazing is this film was made during WWII. How could they hold their interest when the world was near the end? That's movie making at it's finest. Keeping the public entertained despite what is going on. Love life guys like McMurry, Robinson and Wilder and of course, Miss Stanwyck.

[vegetasolo]

The Dietrichson character was so iniquitous that Stanwyck, director Billy Wilder's first choice for the role in the 1944 version, was reluctant to take it. Wilder was persistent, however, and Stanwyck eventually relented; she said thereafter it was one of the best roles she had ever played.

[zhongwa]

I love how Keyes can't take a hint and stays while Neff talks to "Margie."

[kirkfeather]

Scenes like this should be shown repeatedly to all aspiring young actors and actresses. The finely honed professionalism and flawless timing should be lessons to any "up and coming" thespian!

[letolethe]

What a way to sell a job: hey, I've got this great opportunity for you; the first benefit is it's got a great cut in salary!

[giarc]

It was scenes like this that made the movie great.

[bawol-official]

I could watch hours straight of Edward G. Robinson chewing scenary

[scotgat]

This scene from Edward G. Robinson made me appreciate my desk job with the city government. I think this is Edward G. Robinson's finest role. You really can't tell when he actually becomes wise to the crime committed by Fred MacMurray's character. And when Edward G. Robinson impresses upon Fred MacMurray the magnitude of their crime ("They've committed a MURDER!"), you really feel the conviction of his accusation and actually feel guilty as if condemned by God Himself! That is great acting.

[brookehanley]

The greatest movies came out of he 1940's.

[mattsharkey]

As a classic film, it's packed with wonderful themes. I love the roles and position all three main characters play in this film. Fred MacMurray playing the role of quasi - Adam, Barbara Stanwyck - the quasi serpent and Edgar G. Robinson - the quasi God figure. You can really see the impact of MacMurray's character falling from grace after each scene with Mr. Keyes. God bless!

[Rickwmc]

Margie, huh?  I'll bet she drinks from the bottle.

[jerrylou]

Mr Keyes is the closest thing to Doctor Bro and that makes me happy

[ParaDipset]

film noir gave rise to tech noir which gave rise to neo noir what a great genre

[TroyArmstead-xgmk]

Edward G. Robinson was a Great Actor! Its a shame he never won a oscar! Especially in thie movie!

[steelerstitles]

Keyes would be able to testify as to what he heard Walter Neff say on the phone at any subsequent trial involving Neff. As the defendant, what Neff said here wouldn't be hearsay. Might be helpful in any case against him later.