Here’s my prediction for V2 – not necessarily my first picks, but titles I think you’ll see for varying reasons.
[*]First off, there’s no way in the world they could release a set without one or two appearances from RKO’s biggest star and most recognized noir staple, Robert Mitchum. So, I’ll add:
Crossfire (1947)
Angel Face (1952)
His Kind of Woman (1951)
The Racket (1951)
[*]Another RKO staple that’s a must is Robert Ryan. Enter:
On Dangerous Ground (1952)
[*]Speaking of Nicholas Ray who has been ignored long enough here, add:
They Live by Night (1949)
[*]A film noir set wouldn’t be much without a caper film, so include:
Armored Car Robbery (1950)
[*]A good prison flick would round out the sub-genre thing nicely, add the celebrated:
Caged (1950)
[*]And, in my opinion the best WB film noir not available here is:
The Narrow Margin (1952)
[*]There’s been much talk about more Davis, Crawford, Cagney, Robinson and Bogart, so likely inclusions might be:
City for Conquest (1940), Deception (1946), The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947), Conflict (1945), Flamingo Road (1949), Possessed (1947), A Stolen Life (1946), The Woman in the Window (1945).
[*]If MGM is to be represented, consideration might be given to:
Act of Violence (1948)
Fury (1936)
[*] Another variation of Philip Marlowe's character seems logical, so include:
Lady in the Lake (1947)
[*]And as a last ditch effort in a poor and pathetic attempt to cover my bases, I’ll add the following two for good measure:
The Mask of Dimitrios (1944)
Johnny Eager (1942)
Regardless of the choices, looking forward to the V2 announcement WB.
