The Reckless Moment (1949)

The Reckless Moment is a 1949 American film noir melodrama directed by Max Ophüls, produced by Walter Wanger, and released by Columbia Pictures with Burnett Guffey as cinematographer. It starred James Mason and Joan Bennett. The film is based on The Blank Wall (1947), a novel written by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding. The 2001 film The Deep End is a remake based on the same source material.

Director: Max Ophüls
Screenplay: Henry Garson, Robert Soderberg, Mel Dinelli (adaptation), Robert E. Kent (adaptation)
Based on Ladies Home Journal story "The Blank Wall" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
Producer: Walter Wanger
Starring: James Mason, Joan Bennett
Cinematography: Burnett Guffey
Edit: Gene Havlick
Music: Hans J. Salter
Color process: Black and white
Production company: Walter Wanger Productions
Distribution: Columbia Pictures
Release date: 1949
Running time: 82 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Source: Wikipedia

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[msv]

The son’s character in this film was quite comical. Aside from James Mason and Joan Bennett, the best thing about this film is seeing Balboa Island as it was in the early fifties. As with many places, you wouldn’t recognize it now. Thank you so much for posting another gorgeous print of an overlooked film!

[goldgeologist]

Acting was vastly superior in the old movies!

Great movie!

[dparks]

How did I miss this film? This is one of those movies you go back and watch again. Thanks for uploading this movie.

[EjwiiiMoviesLowvilleNY]

Described by reviewers in recent years as must see movie and I agree, Thank you.

[jacquelineeick]

ive seen some of the greatest movies through your channel and cannot thank you enough.

[kathleenmckeithen]

I love James Mason and Joan Bennett. This was a great movie and thank you!!

[IslandGirlKelly]

Many thanks, Chris. This was a gem. 🥂

[unboundforevermore]

That was definitely a reckless moment.That’s how one lie spirals out of control into more and more lies. I call movies likes these “lessons” and to take heed, because any of us can end up in a situation like this, all because of “one lie” that lead to many more.Thanks again Chris T. For this one.

[msheart]

Good quality sharp b& w film, and movie I've not watched before, thank you for sharing, subbed and off to watch now.

[bboucharde]

Joan Bennett was the perfect mid-20th-Century American woman. Besides all of her other positive attributes, her acting is flawless; she is profoundly believable.

[judyledbetter]

Fantastic Movie Chris, T.
Thank You So Much.
👍💯
God Bless 💗🙌

[jacquelineeick]

im 65 and happened upon the beatiful Joan in Scarlett Street....when i was in lockdown..

she is a genuine great actess and was a natural blonde before hollywood .

[dr.skipkazarian]

In case anyone was wondering (or worrying), Ted Darby was 42 and Bea Harper was 24 at the time this movie was released. Nice to see the better parts (IMO) of Los Angeles County with a great film, cast, and dark plot to boot. Many thanks for archiving and presenting this gem.

[claudettedelphis]

Thank you Chris T for sharing this fabulous movie 🍿 with us.🗽🎡
Perfect for a Sunday before Thanksgiving 🌺🍀🪴☺️💜

[theclashcalling_]

Exceedingly hi- quality 'print' as always, thanks Chris T!

[deslobo-epjn]

James Mason was such a great actor and he had such a great voice ❤❤

[wandaparker]

I was doing laundry. But, this movie put a stop to that. This has to be the most lovingly romantic movie I've seen in a long while. Love and romance isn't always hugs and kisses. Sometimes, it's giving of one's life for someone else. And I adore how it wasn't done in vain. Really good movie. Thanks so much for sharing this gem. I'm watching it again. It requires a second viewing. Maybe this time I'll be dry eyed🙇‍♀️

[deslobo-epjn]

the housekeeper in this film is such a sweet heart and wonderful caring friend to this woman so kind ❤❤

[judyledbetter]

Thank You Chris T.
Happy Saturday.🙋🌄
God Bless 💗🙌

[freezo]

That boathouse sure sees a lot of action