The postman always rings twice / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; a novel by James M. Cain ; produced by Carey Wilson ; screen play by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch ; directed by Tay Garnett.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Burbank, CA : Turner Entertainment : Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©2004, 1946. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Wilson, Carey, 1889-1962. |
| Other author/creator | Ruskin, Harry, 1894-1969. |
| Other author/creator | Busch, Niven, 1903-1991. |
| Other author/creator | Garnett, Tay. |
| Other author/creator | Turner, Lana, 1921-1995. |
| Other author/creator | Garfield, John. |
| Other author/creator | Kellaway, Cecil, 1891-1973. |
| Other author/creator | Cronyn, Hume. |
| Other author/creator | Ames, Leon, 1902-1993. |
| Other author/creator | Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977. Postman always rings twice. |
| Other author/creator | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. |
| Other author/creator | Turner Home Entertainment (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Warner Home Video (Firm) |
| Uniform title | Postman always rings twice (Motion picture : 1946) |
| Abstract | Frank Chambers (John Garfield) is a drifter who lands at a roadside gas station owned by jolly old Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) and his young, blonde wife Cora (Lana Turner). In a matter of minutes, Frank and Cora fall in love, and plot to murder Nick. Eventually wedding bells ring, the body count rises, and the gavel slams-of course, nothing ever goes as planned. Part of what makes the film noir is watching the characters react, as their plans are derailed one by one. |
| General note | Based on the novel by James M. Cain. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 1946. |
| General note | Special features include: Introduction by Richard Jewell [film historian and author]; The John Garfield story (58 min.); Behind-the-scenes image gallery [slide show]; Theatrical trailer-1946 (3 min.); Theatrical trailer-1981 remake (3 min.). |
| Credits | Director of photography, Sidney Wagner ; film editor, George White ; musical score, George Bassman. |
| Cast | Lana Turner (Cora Smith), John Garfield (Frank Chambers), Cecil Kellaway (Nick Smith), Hume Cronyn (Arthur Keats), Leon Ames (Kyle Sackett), Audrey Totter (Madge Gorland), Alan Reed (Ezra Liam Kennedy). |
| Audience | MPAA Rating: Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | English and French soundtracks, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; closed-captioned. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Film noir. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| ISBN | 0790785897 |
| ISBN | 9780790785899 |
| UPC | 012569585829 |
| Publisher number | 65858 Warner Home Video |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PS3505.A3113 P62 2004 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |