Crime of Passion (1957)

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Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden and Raymond Burr.

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  3. There is just no doubt this woman could portray any and every woman. She is a pure inspiration, simply by her own life. I can't imagine what it would be like to be orphaned at 4 years old, sent to live with strangers, and lots of them, in homes that cared nothing for me, except for the money earned by letting me live with them. What is amazing about her is she absolutely rose above her own circumstances, in virtually every way, and took control of her own life, from one end to the other. All that she experienced, and lots of it was awful, she learned from. That is what life is all about – what you decide you're going to learn. She is one of but a few, who could play any role and do it justice. It is our blessing to witness her talent and skill, which she developed herself, without any of those acting classes. And she just got better as she went… not a fan of hollywood, but I am a real fan of this woman and her courage, integrity and her wonderful talents!

  15. Raymond Burr is so hot he's kinda mesmerizing. Barbara is of course fantastic. And the scene at 33.25 when they finally meet is so charged with sexual tension, it's either great chemistry or academy award level acting, lol.

    A surprisingly good film, in part because of the performances, but also beautiful noir cinematography from Joseph LaShelle (who won an academy award for the noir classic 'Laura' a decade earlier). So many interesting thematic cues as well–I love the way Burr physically follows Barbara's every move, either watching her or literally following her around the room. In the scene in his office he actually tips his chair back so he can follow her movements to the window. It's a great visual cue to reveal his feelings.

    And I love how they use background so effectively–there's a real thematic element where Stanwyck is linked to alcohol ('temptation' or recklessness) and Burr is visually connected to books (logic, discipline, correctness etc). It's just a really fun film to watch. Thank you so much to djoi0901 for sharing this!

  16. Kathy is a smart and tough 1950's advice columnist at a San Francisco newspaper, with her name plastered on billboards all over the city. One day, Bill Doyle, a Los Angeles detective, walks into her office – it is instant attraction. After marrying Bill, Kathy gives up her career and becomes a homemaker. However, she is not your typical 1950's homemaker. After hosting several cocktail parties in their San Fernando Valley home, she realizes that Bill is content with his position, and shows no ambition in furthering himself. Kathy will not sit idly by while everyone around her is "moving up in the world". She personally takes upon herself the task of pushing Bill's career along, even if it comes down to murder

  17. And so I quit the police department
    And got myself a steady job
    And though she tried her best to help me
    She could steal but she could not rob!!!

  21. She was not the kind of woman to just throw away her lifelong career, her calling, for 'love', so when she did the problems and trouble followed. Raymond Burr being tough like Perry Mason in questioning the other cops was great to watch.

  23. When newspaper columnist Kathy Ferguson (Barbara Stanwyck) meets cop Bill Doyle (Sterling Hayden), the two quickly hit it off and get married. Kathy gives up her career and heads to Los Angeles with Bill to settle down. The homemaker lifestyle doesn't suit Kathy, however, and she becomes bored with her life and resentful toward Bill because he doesn't share her drive for success. She then secretly decides to make major moves to further Bill's career — even if it means murdering his rivals.
    Initial release: January 9, 1957
    Director: Gerd Oswald

  27. ugh barbara stanwyck is so gross and overrated. she's everywhere. for some reason was very popular in thirty movies as The Burlesque Dancer character except she has a terrible body… she was good in double indemnity and martha ivers. the rest can be scrapped

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