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 InfoBurbank, CA : Turner Entertainment : Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©2004, 1946.
Description1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorWilson, Carey, 1889-1962.
Other author/creatorRuskin, Harry, 1894-1969.
Other author/creatorBusch, Niven, 1903-1991.
Other author/creatorGarnett, Tay.
Other author/creatorTurner, Lana, 1921-1995.
Other author/creatorGarfield, John.
Other author/creatorKellaway, Cecil, 1891-1973.
Other author/creatorCronyn, Hume.
Other author/creatorAmes, Leon, 1902-1993.
Other author/creatorCain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977. Postman always rings twice.
Other author/creatorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Other author/creatorTurner Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other author/creatorWarner Home Video (Firm)
Uniform titlePostman 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 noteBased on the novel by James M. Cain.
General noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 1946.
General noteSpecial 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.).
CreditsDirector 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 detailsDVD.
LanguageEnglish and French soundtracks, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; closed-captioned.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formFilm noir.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN0790785897
ISBN9780790785899
UPC 012569585829
Publisher number65858 Warner Home Video

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Joyner Compact DVDs PS3505.A3113 P62 2004 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold