Rated: NR    Runtime: 82/79 min
THE BEST OF COLUMBIA NOIR: Twenty-two Gems From The Vaults Of Columbia Pictures. All shows in beautiful 35mm archival prints!

Double Feature. 2 films. One low price!

Saturday, September 26, 2009:

THE CRIMSON KIMONO
While it might seem that this sharply drawn noir crime film is about nothing more than the murder of an LA nightclub stripper, it’s important to remember that this is a Samuel Fuller film and the concerns of the director run somewhat deeper than what appears to be on the surface. In this case it’s the smoldering possibilities of interracial romance in a cold and unforgiving world. A masterpiece of mood and malice. Starring Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, and Anna Lee. Written and directed by Samuel Fuller. 82 mins. B&W. 35mm studio archive print. 1959. Shows at 1:10, 4:30 and 8:00

SCREAMING MIMI
Noir doesn’t get much weirder and whacked-out than this baffling psychodrama about a troubled young woman who, after surviving a brutal attack, becomes the prime suspect in a series of bizarre ritual murders. An alcoholic reporter tries to clear the whole mess up. The charged atmosphere in this steamy puzzler makes for unusually provocative entertainment, and how! Based on a novel by Fredric Brown. Starring Philip Carey, Anita Ekberg, Harry Townes, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Red Norvo. Directed by Gerd Oswald. 79 mins. B&W. 35mm studio archive print. 1958. Shows at 2:50, 6:20 and 9:40

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"Columbia figures large in the film noir annals" - Dennis Harvey, sf360