The Garment Jungle (1957)

The Garment Jungle is a 1957 American film noir crime film directed by Vincent Sherman and starring Lee J. Cobb, Kerwin Mathews, Gia Scala, Richard Boone and Valerie French.

Director: Vincent Sherman
Screenplay: Harry Kleiner
Based on articles "Gangsters in the Dress Business" by Lester Velie
Producer: Harry Kleiner
Starring: Lee J. Cobb, Kerwin Mathews, Gia Scala, Richard Boone, Valerie French
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc
Edit: William Lyon
Music: Leith Stevens
Color process: Black and white
Production company: Columbia Pictures
Distribution: Columbia Pictures
Release date: 1957
Running time: 88 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Source: Wikipedia

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[bsr]

I am from India and love watching the old hollywood movies. By watching these movies I could understand the life in US those years. Great movies Great director and great artist.

[bobalbin]

I spent 25 years working in the the rag business. This was so cool to watch. Although filmed 30 years before my tenure on 7th Avenue many things looked the same as they were when I was there. Thanks.

[marcfisher]

Born and raised in greenwich village and in 1962 transplanted to the ILGWU Co-Op which is between 8th and 9th Ave. and from 23rd St to 29th St. I grew up around everything garment district and fur district..

My 2 uncles were both in the wholesale fur trade.

My grandmother and her four sisters were all ILGWU and one of them sewed boxing gloves for Jack Dempsey. Met Mr. Dempsey once at his restaurant on Broadway. This movie is one of the most accurate depictions of the garment district and the industry itself.

[mr.deedsgoestotown]

It doesn't get better than this. The story and the great cast combine to
make a terrific example of what a film should be. Some of the best actors of the time even in the small
roles such as Joseph Wiseman, Robert Loggia. Harold J. Stone and
others make this film so outstanding. Lee J. Cobb and
Richard Boone the two leads always
deliver. Thanks so much for this posting.

[carolynnewyork]

There was a wonderful, time in midtown newyork during the garment district area.racks of clothes pulled up an down the street. Show rooms open 4 buyer's. An fashion shows . Those were the days. This film portrays that time very well. Thanks 4 the memories.

[kathleenmckeithen]

Wonderful movie! I love Lee J. Cobb and Richard Boone made a very good bad guy. Everyone was great in this realistic story. I read in the comments someone wondering why they don't make movies like this anymore. It is my opinion that there are no good stories because vulgarity, sex and sensationalism is all Hollywood wants to dish out. Talent is a problem these days, too, not to mention that technology has taken the place of what was produced when talented people made movies. Those days are never coming back and I am so grateful, Chris T., for you and others who still provide us with this excellent entertainment.😊❤

[algilberti]

The perfect actor in ever movie he was in 100 percent Lee j. Cobb

[gilesfamily]

Thanks again Chris for all the great films. You have one of the best channels on YouTube.
Lee J Cobb, Harold J Stone and Robert Loggia are 3 of my favourites.

15 December 2022

[nancycatania]

Excellent movie. Truly depicts the garment district in NYC and the politics of that era.

[Wixom]

I love NY style 50's movies like this. Well written, tight camera work and on the move. Why can't film makers do this today. Something is missing;
Imagination, storyline etc? The movies today CANNOT take a subject today and deliver a good story.
Solid( no pun intended)Filmmaking, at least in the western hemisphere, is badly in need. It doesn't have to be perfect, just good.

[carolynnewyork]

A wonderful film, all actors at the top creative game. Cobb is always fabulous. This story line us true then an now. Thanks 4 the memory's.

[jrsygrl]

ILGWU !! 18:50

My Grandma was a seamstress and worked in a local factory for most of her adult life (she was born in 1898) and she was a member in good standing of ILGWU. She made most of my clothes when I was little. She had a "sewing room" with her trusty old Singer sewing machine, upstairs in my grandparents' house. I spent many happy childhood hours watching her sew, with me on the floor hand-sewing clothes for my dolls. Such blissful memories ... 😊

[Firebrand]

Lee Cobb apprenticeship was On The Waterfront...here he is as riveting in his typical hard-bitten frosty way...this is an example of those great 1950's American films that seemed to have it all; great directors, producers, actors, cameramen....grab your popcorn, sit back, imagine your in a drive-in and see how cinema used to be before the shock of the new. This gem a real treat; thanks for the posting!

[charliewest]

Thank you Chris T for bringing infinite joy to us, lovers of film classics of old. Bless you.

[claudettedelphis]

Thank you again Chris T for your generosity in sharing your movie 🍿 expertise with us 🇺🇸
So powerful and relevant today 🦥😥✍️
Incredible story, incredible acting 🎭

[yuckyool]

“When a man's partner is killed he's supposed to do something about it. It doesn't make any difference what you thought of him. He was your partner and you're supposed to do something about it. . . . " (from another noir film)

[rogermaes]

A script rather predictable, except for the end, but very, very well realized.
Excellent actors, great scenery, perfect copy, who can ask more ?
Thanks to Chris T for sharing this gem I didn't know at all.

[glennstenbergkvist]

Definitely an attention holder. This is one of those pictures where just when one starts getting to like or at least feel interested in and feel comfortable with some of the characters we experience a parting of the ways. Overall a good motion picture.

[ahsweetdreams]

Thanks for the commercial/ad free movie. I could never get to watch it to the end without interruptions so I was happy to find it on your channel.

[jettrink]

It's no sin to show human emotion, fight for what you believe, and express yourself... Lee J Cobb was a wonderful actor.