Double Indemnity: superbly crafted scene from Billy Wilder's film noir classic
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Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck in a superbly crafted scene from Billy Wilder's 1944 film noir classic, 'Double Indemnity'.
An example of typical Raymond Chandler dialogue in the script; after Walter (MacMurray) comes on a little too strong:
Phyllis (Stanwyck): There's a speed limit in this state, Mr. Neff. 45 miles an hour.
Walter (MacMurray): How fast was I going, officer?
Phyllis: I'd say around 90.
Walter: Suppose you get down off your motorcycle and give me a ticket.
Phyllis: Suppose I let you off with a warning this time.
Walter: Suppose it doesn't take.
Phyllis: Suppose I have to whack you over the knuckles.
Walter: Suppose I bust out crying and put my head on your shoulder.
Phyllis: Suppose you try putting it on my husband's shoulder.
Walter: That tears it...
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Barbara Stanwyck)
Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
Best Director (Billy Wilder)
Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture
Best Picture
Academy Award for Best Sound, recording
Best Writing, Screenplay
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(c) Paramount Pictures
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Ottimo film..!!
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The sexiest scene in movies, surely. You don't need to see everything to feel the woman.
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Who the hell would click dislike on this - damn you all!
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I think "That tears it" is possibly the greatest way to end a conversation ever.
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How can you beat this. It's perfect.
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Suave.
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Halfway through filming, Wilder realized that Stanwyck's blond wig was a mistake, but by then it was too late to change.
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Fred has the confidence of a man (aka "str8 guy") with a solid 9 inches hanging between his legs!
6 months ago 2
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@mrspatrickcampbell Mrs Campbell!!!
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Four dislikes=four people who are waiting for the next Michael Bay-sploitation flick.
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Tomorrow is Barbara Stanwyck's birthday. I just loved her in "Double Indemnity".....
jgteacher 2 years ago 12
A fantastic scene, much better banter than you see in many modern films but I suppose that's Chandler for you
AlexanderMason 2 years ago 8