Force of evil abraham polonsky rewatch this was my third viewing of this masterpiece, certainly one of the most downbeat, perhaps even misanthropic in all of noirdom. Home the story apply market day charity join our mailing list get in touch retailers may 2020 login applications open now. The argyle secrets is not an especially well staged movieendfields. There, probably no more than four actors took the many and generic parts, distinguishing them with funny voices. The album is a package of incriminating evidence of wartime collaboration and betrayal that results early on in the death of an older, famous reporter whose fragmentary whispers and one photostat of the cover of the album lead mitchell on what first seems to be a wild goose chase in search of an item that may or. If inflation is unusually packed and fastmoving, the 63minute argyle secrets is even more so the sheer darkness of the night scenes only intensifies our occasional perplexity, though it must be added that endfield and his cinematographer, mack stengler, create many remarkable and arresting noir compositions from this interminable stretch of night, usually with what appear to be. November 20, 2015 nick pinkerton on cy enfield at anthology film archives. He did more than any other individual in the uk to define the scope of social psychology, and to gain the nascent disciplines acceptance in academic departments and among the general public. I was surprised to find the same device reprised in the next film i watched, the argyle secrets 1948, and this time i was again forgiving because the moment was so amusingly overthetop. It was based on a halfhour radio play by endfield, originally heard on cbss suspense. Even before the completed film was viewed by the hollywood office of.
Argyle cut statement of significance argyle cut is of state heritage significance for historical, technological and scientific reasons, and of local significance for the rocks and sydney area for social, aesthetic and reasons of rarity. Join by contacting sarah kyrie, library director, at 5343193. The arygle secrets is a 1948 american mystery film directed by cy endfield and starring william gargan and marjorie lord. Here at argyle, customer service is not a thing of the past. The town council may create various advisory boards, commissions or committees to assist the town council in specified advisory capacities andor perform such duties as may be prescribed by the town council. Then came endfields first feature, gentleman joe palooka 1946, followed by the intriguingly titled stork bites man 1947, the reputedly interesting the argyle secrets 1948, and joe palooka in the big fight 1949 all of which are extremely difficult to find nowadays. Argyle court apartments is an apartment in ardmore in zip code 19003. Maps of directions of argyle vic, 3523 for locals and travellers. He came to rochester from illinois to help his brother run a family business and transformed the pfaudler company into an international operation. Having fooled the accomplished amateur magician orson welles with. The film is mostly a series of bad lit rooms where danger lurks in an endless loop.
Subscribe for special invites from argyle hollywood and receive exclusive offers. The argyle cut demonstrates the changing labour market in sydney in the 19th century. Welcome to argyle argyle is strategically located within denton county, one of the fastest growing counties in the united states. The argyle is devoted exclusively to the support of the lifesaving efforts of the texas biomedical research institute. Jul 24, 2014 i was surprised to find the same device reprised in the next film i watched, the argyle secrets 1948, and this time i was again forgiving because the moment was so amusingly overthetop. The argyle, located in alamo heights, offers members a top five star dining experience just minutes from olmos park and terrell hills. The supporting cast of this film classics programmer includes future danny thomas show costar marjorie lord and former dick tracy portrayer ralph byrd. They meet at the argyle ems building across from the library. Ive updated this to include further links for films that have. Lots of good visuals that enforce the claustrophobic feel that gets more enclosed by each new reel.
The big chase 1954 dvd beaver complete film noir list 68. Of cy endfields 21 films, all but zulu 1963 and mysterious island 1961. We are dedicated to serving our clients, and we offer competative pricing tailored to the specifics of your project or your account. When the reporter is murdered in the hospital, his assistant is framed for the killing. Overview of the argyle secrets, 1948, directed by cyril endfield, with william gargan, marjorie lord, ralph byrd, at turner classic movies. His last completed feature as director was universal soldier 1971, and the next. Newsman harry mitchell is hot on the trail of the mysterious argyle album. Only faintly related to the old stage play the argyle case, the argyle secrets is.
Argyle, tx the handbook of texas online texas state. It serves as a bond between the independent research institution and those who give time and money to support it. The argyle secrets 1948, a lowbudget independent film based on. With single story homes for sale in argyle, tx realtor. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. At that time the place was known as pilot knob or waintown. It is spare, desperate and with a nasty streak undercut by some bits of humor.
Between 1850 and 1867 fourteen families settled in the area under the auspices of the peters colony, and in the 1850s twentynine families settled on vacant or unclaimed land in the area. Potent pessimism on cy endfield jonathan rosenbaum. The argyle secrets 1948 letterboxd your life in film. The town of argyle provides its residents with a smalltown atmosphere, with first class style and easy access to many business centers, medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, cultural activities, and professional sporting events with its close proximity to. Capable of hosting up to 1800 of your nearest and dearest for social or corporate functions, you have the choice between the sandstone courtyard, one of the unique bar event. The argyle secrets was written and directed by onetime mgm film editor cyril endfield, later the man behind the megaphone on zulu 1964. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide. Miner, who originally built the property in 1906 designed by noted architect claude bragdon was a successful businessman and philanthropist. Only faintly related to the old stage play the argyle case, the argyle secrets is based on a halfhour radio program originally heard on cbs suspense. Popular movies would be performed live on radio, often with some or all of the original movie stars reprising their roles. It has associations with convict labour and the acceptance of. The adult book club provides book summaries after their meetings.
Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Plot suggests a low rent maltese falcon but it moves like a fritz lang trap. Nov 20, 2015 the earliest of endfields features to play afa is the argyle secrets 1948, an independently produced quickie marked by an unusual level of political pessimism and a total absence of sympathetic characters which involves a race to find documents that prove prominent americans struck contingency deals with the axis powers in the event. We offer text, images, sounds and video as critical maps, passways and illuminations to the worlds of contemporary and classic film. An investigative reporter tells his assistant about a book called the argyle album, which contains a list of people who were traitors and war profiteers during world war ii. The captain from kopenick completed in 1941, released in 1945 whistle stop 1946 new orleans 1947 adventures of gallant bess 1948 the argyle secrets 1948 the vicious circle 1948 my dear secretary 1948 parole, inc. Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees. That was followed by stork bites man 1947, the argyle secrets 1948, and joe palooka in the big fight 1949. Nick pinkerton on cy enfield at anthology film archives. The babel of foreign and regional accents in the argyle secrets seems too exotic overdone until you learn that cy endfield directed this short, cheap thriller from his own radio play. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie.
Devils cargo 1948 a comprehensive encyclopedia of film noir 66. Fill out the form below to send a reservations request for the argyle. Our mission is to guide film lovers searching, lost or adrift in an overwhelming sea of content. Nick pinkerton on cy enfield at anthology film archives artforum. Maps of directions of argyle wa, 6239 for locals and travellers. The town of argyle provides its residents with a smalltown atmosphere, with first class style and easy access to many business centers, medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, cultural activities, and professional sporting events with its close proximity to the metroplex denton, ft worth, and dallas. Endfields features to play afa is the argyle secrets 1948, an independently. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Films by cy endfield the role of a work of art is to plunge people into horror. We are here to ensure that the legacy that we call argyle, and its inhabitants, past and present will truly stand the test of time. The earliest of endfields features to play afa is the argyle secrets 1948, an independently produced quickie marked by an unusual level of political pessimism and a total absence of sympathetic characters which involves a race to find documents that prove prominent americans struck contingency deals with the axis powers in the event. The information is provided by manhattan group and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the. An investigative reporter tells his assistant about a book called the argyle album.
There, probably no more than four actors took the many and generic. Events no matter how you like to have fun the argyle delivers. With five bars held over two levels, you have your choice of event spaces to suit any mood and event. The central genius in the film at the time it isnt so uncommon now is in making protagonist john garfield, a gambling syndicate lawyer, a. The argyle secrets 1948 a framed reporter william gargan and the crooks on his trail scramble to locate a book containing the names of war profiteers and traitors. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. In the immediate postwar years, several abovesuspicion americans attempt to hide their past collaborations with the nazis. He began as a film director in the mid1940s with several shorts at mgm and a first feature which he also wrote at monogram, gentleman joe palooka 1946. If you require a booking within 24 hrs, please call. Appointment with murder 1948 a comprehensive encyclopedia of film noir 67. Professor michael argyle was arguably the most internationally respected british social psychologist. With five unique bars spread over two levels including the famed outdoor cobbled courtyard, the argyle is a venue to suit any mood or occasion.
The still cheaper the argyle secrets 1948 by another talented and. In 1948 he was given the opportunity to write and direct the argyle secrets, a feature film, though one that was never going to aim higher than b film status. Highway 377 and the missouri pacific railroad six miles southwest of denton in southwestern denton county. It can be seen on youtube, and was clearly a routine thriller with a touch of the political in that one of the villains had been involved in nefarious deals with nazis during the second. Copies of the selected book are requested and held at the library for the members. Home the story apply market day charity join our mailing list get in touch retailers may 2020 login. The adult book club meets on the first thursday of the month at 3. Capable of hosting up to 1800 of your nearest and dearest for social or corporate functions, you have the choice between the sandstone courtyard, one of the unique bar event spaces or the entire venue. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The argyle secrets 1948 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. There are 2 active homes for sale in the hills of argyle neighborhood. The argyle secrets is a 1948 american mystery film directed by cy endfield and starring william gargan and marjorie lord.