The Third Man/1949/(104 min. UK, 93 min. US)
American writer Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) comes to his visit his school friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles) in Vienna after World War Two. But he discovers that his pal is dead and the city is a hub for black-market corruption. Cotten digs for more details with help from various jaded denizens, including Welles’ girlfriend (Alida Valli) and a British major (Trevor Howard). First-rate fare from director Carol Reed working from a Graham Greene novel; brilliant zither music from Anton Karas.
I did not like the film (American in Paris) R.O chose for his opening film. I do not think it represented true Noir. I also would not have selected Leave her to Heaven. I want some deep, dark & dangerous movies to enjoy ! Give me The Third Man over both of those too, too sweet films !