Maybe, it was the bad dvd transfer but i wasnt fully enthralled by this ulmer movie. Strange illusion is really several movies in one, part dark psychological chiller, part unsettling murder. Strange illusion 1945 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Critic matthew sorrento of film threat also lauded the film. Jimmy lydon, bestknown to audiences for his screen portrayal of henry aldrich during the early 40s, plays paul cartwright, the son of a respected judge who died under mysterious. Ulmers lost thriller classics, and a must see for film noir and ulmer fans alike. Ulmer and starring jimmy lydon, warren william and sally eilers. Paul, a young man whose father was once lieutenant governor of california before his untimely death, has a strange, recurring dream in which his mother falls in love with a dangerous man brett curtis, a dream which also contains the image of his fathers death in an automobile accident under mysterious circumstances. Strange illusion preceded by grampys indoor outing dave fleischer, 1936 double feature.
Cleancut american teen jimmy lydon is tormented by nightmares in which his deceased father warns him about moms new boyfriend, and he feigns madness to infiltrate a mental hospital where he suspects. Jimmy lydon, sally eilers, warren william in this classic film noir directed by the great edgar g. Paul cartwright jimmy lydon is a young man still mourning the death of his father, who was once lieutenant governor of california. Strange illusion is really several movies in one, part dark psychological chiller, part unsettling murder mystery, and part breezy bmovie thriller, although most of its plot is derived from shakespeares hamlet. Ulmers particular genius was making art out of next to nothing, and whilst strange illusion is far from being his best film its an enjoyable entertainment that can hold its own alongside more pristine noir offerings of this era, even hitchcocks freudian. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. Like his other great films, strange illusion is a shaggy quickie that takes fine shape throughout. Macdonald has added features to this strange illusion to trick our minds. Strange illusion is a 1945 film noir crime film directed by edgar g. While there is no sighting of a ghost walking the ramparts, the full sized. The asylum sequences are controlled visions of chaos and corruption, a mental hell sardonically defined by. Through the help of his friend, a psychiatrist, paul realizes that his. Ulmer, with james lydon, warren william, sally eilers, at turner classic movies. Its perspective also seems to make it curve slightly.
This classic film noir is directed by the great edgar g. This is the secdond time i have downloaded from ia that a completed download turned out to be damaged. Approved 1h 27min crime, drama, filmnoir 31 march 1945 usa paul, a young man whose father was once lieutenant governor of california before his untimely death, has a strange, recurring dream in which his mother falls in love with a dangerous man, a dream which also contains the image of his fathers death in an automobile accident under mysterious circumstances. The strange last minute where the main star were knocked unconscious cost the movie 1 star. Strange illusion film en francais video dailymotion. Feel free to join us just for the second film at the time listed. According to noir historian spencer selby the film is a stylish cheapie by the recognized master of stylish cheapies. The terrace appears to have two topsides, but of course it only has one. Ulmer with jimmy lydon, warren william, sally eilers, regis toomey, year. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The plot of strange illusion works on many levels, as mystery and a dark psychological. It has beenunearthed and ably remastered from an original 35mm print a tag for war bonds is at the tail end of the film by the folks at allday entertainment. Its the fifth in a growing series of ulmers more popular. Strange illusion 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Strange illusion is a curious film noir that labors mightily to look like an a picture despite its humble origins as a low budget production from producers releasing corporation. Strange illusion cleveland institute of art college of. Ulmer who had a talent for stretching a dollar and making something out of nothing.
The cleveland institute of art is an internationally recognized professional college of art and design offering bachelor of fine arts degrees in fifteen majors in crafts, design, fine arts and digital arts. Approved 1h 27min crime, drama, filmnoir 31 march 1945 usa paul, a young man whose father was once lieutenant governor of. A lowbudget film noir update of william shakespeares hamlet, set in california in 1945. Ulmer had full reins to do what he could with what he had. Yet, cheap as the film looks, at no point does it appear shoddy or unprofessional. From prc productions, strange illusion from 1945 is directed by edgar ulmer, a man known for making a lowbudget film look like it isnt. Strange illusion 1945 film noir part 22 video dailymotion. Strange illusion is another stylish lowbudget feature directed by edgar g. Ulmer made several films for prc, a film studio at the bottom of the poverty row heap. He then uses computer generated images to produce strange illusions like this one. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Film noir 10movie spotlight collection double indemnity touch of evil this.
Strange illusion is a curious film noir that labors mightily to look like an a. He died while looking into the drowning of a wealthy woman. Multiple formats, dolby, full screen, ntsc, surround sound. He should have been celebrating his great accomplishment. Among the legendary poverty row studio producers releasing companys more ambitious projects, strange illusion was originally intended for joseph h. Strange illusion is really several movies in one, part dark psychological chiller, part unsettling murder mystery, and part breezy bmovie thriller, although most of its plot is derived from. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate strange illusion showtimes for local movie theaters. Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming showtimes. A young psychotherapy patient is haunted by recurring dreams about his father, who died years before under suspicious circumstances. Strange illusion 1945 crime, drama, filmnoir video dailymotion. While there is no sighting of a ghost walking the ramparts, the full. Get the latest showtimes for strange illusion and bypass the lines by buying movie tickets online. Though saddled with the scripts fetish for freud, ulmer stylizes his thriller without sending it adrift.
What a strange illusion it is to suppose that beauty is goodness. Damaged lives strange illusion wexner center for the arts. The plot of strange illusion may be strictly poverty row, but it also steals admirably from shakespeares hamlet, with a major dose of postworld war ii interest in sigmund freud. When ulmer had interesting material to work with, the results were often good, as they are here.
Strange illusion by the shattered mind machine, released july 2018 1. Vostfr strange illusion 1945 film complet en francais. Working with a faded matinee idol, using a mature, possibly past prime, comedienne. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing strange illusion near you. Strange illusion is a american imperial stout style beer brewed by lupulin brewing in big lake, mn. One ticket to our double features admits you to either film or both. Strange illusion is a 1945 film about a young man whose father suffered an untimely death, and has a strange, recurring dream in which his mother falls in love with a dangerous man directed by edgar g. Strange illusion 1945 approved 1h 27min crime, drama, filmnoir 31 march 1945 usa paul, a young man whose father was once lieutenant governor of california before his untimely death, has a strange, recurring dream in which his mother falls in love with a dangerous man.
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