4 Must Watch Underrated Film Noir Classics (PART 2)

These are four of my favorite film noirs. Although they are mostly underrated and overlooked they deserve a wider audience. Featuring dynamic performances from stars like John Payne, Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden, Charles Laughton Ella Raines, Harry Belafonte, Gloria Grahame and Robert Ryan these noirs are hardboiled, cynical and will leave you with the feeling that the world is out to get you.

The Crooked Way 00:35
Odds Against Tomorrow 02:32
The Suspect 04:22
Crime of Passion 06:16

You can watch the film noirs mentioned in this video for free at the links below⬇️
The Crooked Way (1949)

Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)

The Suspect (1944)

Crime of Passion (1957)

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[CinemaCities]

I kept calling Ed Begley’s character in Odds Against Tomorrow Harry -it’s not, it’s Dave. Have you seen any of these films? Are some of these new to you? If you get around to watching any of these four fantastic noirs let me know in the comments below what you think.
You can watch the film noirs mentioned in this video for free at the links below⬇

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[Buffaloc]

This channel is great. I especially like the links so I can find these films. For many years I worked second shift and when I got home I watched late night tv in Los Angeles. I saw many of the noir movies. I especially like the noir movies made in Los Angeles .

[jonhinson]

The background music is wonderful. I wouldn't mind having it in the background as i go about my day.

[johnnyplunkett]

Stanwyck had such incredible range as an actress.

[lindacecile]

Just watched Odds Against Tomorrow. Fantastic from every aspect. Cinematography, cast, plot. What a climax!! The final line when couldn't tell the black man from the white 😮. Robert Wise is a genius. Another great recommendation

[georgegoodyear]

I’m very glad to have come across your channel. God rest Harry Belafonte.

[ashroskell]

I love that you care about the blacklisting evil of the McCarthyite 1950’s. So many film buffs brush this aspect of Hollywood’s shame under a pretty hilly rug. It also suggests a deep knowledge of your topic, beyond the prima facia facts and artistic appreciation. Wonderful recommendations. So glad I found this channel. I’ve come home. Thanks.

[reesetorwad]

👍 "...and boyfriend of the channel Sterling Hayden..." I'm feelin' that.

[mshahnazi]

Your collection of titles are exceptional. I watched and still watching most of these movies from very early age. My wife just doesn’t get my fascination with film noirs. The quintessential film noir super star actors were Humphrey Bogart and Robert Mitchum, and the super star actress was Barbara Stanwyck. However, there were a great number of great actors who graced the film noir genres which you have brilliantly mentioned in your great channel.

[BackSeatHump]

This is the second "Film Noir Classics" video of yours that I've watched and although I don't agree with all of your picks your presentation is superb.

[antonioandolini]

I like your videos. You even add that "film noir saxophone" music to the background. You also have this encyclopedic knowledge of cinema which I'm in awe of.

[rogerrichardson]

Forgotten GEMS, and thank you for bringing light to Noir with your well paced narrative . Humble thanks

[ceegee]

I love your entire channel. Thank you so much.

[KeithOconnor]

Thank you for these...I love film noir, so I'm always looking for new ones.

[melaniepalker]

❤ Great recommendations as always ❤. My personal favorite is Barbara Stanwyck ❤ THANKS 😊

[angelabolton]

I stumbled upon "The Suspect" a while back and absolutely loved it! Seek it out because it's absolutely worth it.

[vitordragon]

As I had the opportunity to write before, Mr. Sterling Hayden was a better actor than he thought about himself. Always a pleasure to watch his films noir!

[mckenzie]

ANYTHING with Barbara Stanwyck in it is worth watching!

[dubliners]

Great choices. I've seen them all, but will rewatch them. The end of The Suspect broke my heart.

[totallyfrozen]

Wow! This video just popped up in my feed—instant sub! I recently just watched Crime of Passion. It was much better than I’d expected. I’ll be checking out the rest of your list too.