Every person in this classic movie did an excellent job and it's a fantastic movie but most of all the ending is superb by the 1 and only Orson Welles Thanks for the upload ( Just Some Classics ) Ed
It is said that Clarence Darrow, L&L's actual lawyer, had the judge in tears after giving his anti-death speech (over twelve hours in a sweltering courtroom!) I would love to see a film of that recitation!
I love the grand old movies also. I learned of many of them from parents and other older relatives. But I wonder if the nostalgia expressed by many here isn't pointless. A longing for the good old days has existed for thousands of years. But the old isn't always better, and the new isn't always worse. There are plenty of positives in both older movies and newer ones. And quality varies witin every age.
Quite a film! if Wikipedia is accurate, this is much closer to the original reality than Hitchcock's Rope. Both labor to purge it of its dyed-in-the-wool Jewishness, but this time at least the killers (again played by very goyish actors) are given Jewish surnames.
The best part is the verdict after Welles' endless blizzard of bleeding-heart liberalism — and the rats' reaction of total ingratitude. Loeb at least finally came to the violent end he deserved in a prison shower room 12 years after the crime.
Yes, they don't make them like this anymore. They certainly don't.
I love the acting! Artie is one of the leading men in Sanctuary, another great under rated film. I don't even go to the movies anymore. I collect gems like these and watch them over and over. The end speech, the script, it's what America stood for! Today our country is lead by corrupt, illegal , mob activities including the FBI/CIA and no one will investigate a damn thing, even when it's on video! What happened to our country and entertainment industry?
this is a fine film but has a sub rosa context to attempt to gain acceptance for deviant behavior. the title alone shows this. the title should be revulsion, and would have been in the 1930s. what were once vices are now habits.
Psychopathic feelings plus intelligence is curse to society. Its also interesting to know as to how the killers in movie, 'prepared' themselves for living their roles.
Based on the Leopold and Loeb killing of a child for the same reason – an experiment. They got off with life because Clarence Darrow defended them. One of them was killed in prison by another inmate, but the other was paroled in 1958 and lived another 13 years in freedom.
It is a great pleasure to see such a well written, directed, and acted film, particularly since it was based on a real-life crime. We simply do not have any such Hollywood talent, today. Dean Stockwell's performance is above and beyond anything in today's so called "Hollywood".
I suppose in 1959, the rich had more power than they do today in keeping their names out of the media.
The year i was born. Old movies the go to always for feeling good. I LOVE the oldees, and there is no comparison to what we have today. What magnificent actors and films we had through the thirties – fifties, and even sixites. 😉
This reminds me when I was a young psychopathic killer. But the prison doctors were right. It was just a passing phase. Glad those days are over. So now I can pursue my dream career of politics and running for high office. Like my friends have attained.
I thought this a good film, loads of "deep" at the end where "You, the jury, must make up your own minds" about a moral matter. I was unswayed by the defence, you will make up your own minds. There's people in it with things more-than-a-bit wrong with them and some others who seem able to tolerate this in a way that, to me, is suicidally stupid, you'll see things differently, no doubt.
Every person in this classic movie did an excellent job and it's a fantastic movie but most of all the ending is superb by the 1 and only Orson Welles
Thanks for the upload ( Just Some Classics )
Ed
White justice, for white males.
"…with liberty and justice for SOME!"
nope, too scary
Thanks for the great film!
Good but not one of his grates.
The original 'affluenza' case.
Good way too put it
Good film reminded me of Rope.
fabulous film many thanks for sharing
Planning the perfect crime? Easy. Committing it. Not so much so.
Excellent movie…..but I'd still have hung the bastards………:)
Engaging film with great cinematography and acting. I watched to see Dean Stockwell and he didn't disappoint. An underrated actor.
If Marlon Brando & Benny Hill had a child it would be Orson Wells… ?
T, excellent loading. Quality viewing. Much apreciated
It is said that Clarence Darrow, L&L's actual lawyer, had the judge in tears after giving his anti-death speech (over twelve hours in a sweltering courtroom!)
I would love to see a film of that recitation!
I want the death of all Jews!
I love the grand old movies also. I learned of many of them from parents and other older relatives. But I wonder if the nostalgia expressed by many here isn't pointless. A longing for the good old days has existed for thousands of years. But the old isn't always better, and the new isn't always worse. There are plenty of positives in both older movies and newer ones. And quality varies witin every age.
If I'm not mistaken either Loeb or Leopold would have been alive when this movie was made.
Did the KKK cross burning really happen? If so, could the fact that Leopold and Loeb were Jewish have something to do with it?
Quite a film! if Wikipedia is accurate, this is much closer to the original reality than Hitchcock's Rope. Both labor to purge it of its dyed-in-the-wool Jewishness, but this time at least the killers (again played by very goyish actors) are given Jewish surnames.
The best part is the verdict after Welles' endless blizzard of bleeding-heart liberalism — and the rats' reaction of total ingratitude. Loeb at least finally came to the violent end he deserved in a prison shower room 12 years after the crime.
Yes, they don't make them like this anymore. They certainly don't.
wich ones leobard nither neeether nyther niether
arson well
whu/s arlan wells
ulterior intellect
dropped my glasses sir
leo n leob vs J F N K
morgue,,more leg,,less
Leob had always chosen his friends because their names! Example = larry lyle linda lydia leonard, loralai
I love the acting! Artie is one of the leading men in Sanctuary, another great under rated film. I don't even go to the movies anymore. I collect gems like these and watch them over and over. The end speech, the script, it's what America stood for! Today our country is lead by corrupt, illegal , mob activities including the FBI/CIA and no one will investigate a damn thing, even when it's on video! What happened to our country and entertainment industry?
this is a fine film but has a sub rosa context to attempt to gain acceptance for deviant behavior. the title alone shows this. the title should be revulsion, and would have been in the 1930s. what were once vices are now habits.
wow, scary to think that there is people in our socity that think like those two.
WOW that was bad!
The defence lawyer says "these boys of 18 and 19", but they are 23 and 29, respectively.
The lawyer's plea takes a melodramatic turn, but yet not convincing.
Those pathetic killers should be put down, humanely.
Psychopathic feelings plus intelligence is curse to society. Its also interesting to know as to how the killers in movie, 'prepared' themselves for living their roles.
Based on the Leopold and Loeb killing of a child for the same reason – an experiment. They got off with life because Clarence Darrow defended them. One of them was killed in prison by another inmate, but the other was paroled in 1958 and lived another 13 years in freedom.
GREAT movie on every level!
Thank you.
It is a great pleasure to see such a well written, directed, and acted film, particularly since it was based on a real-life crime. We simply do not have any such Hollywood talent, today. Dean Stockwell's performance is above and beyond anything in today's so called "Hollywood".
I suppose in 1959, the rich had more power than they do today in keeping their names out of the media.
The year i was born. Old movies the go to always for feeling good. I LOVE the oldees, and there is no comparison to what we have today. What magnificent actors and films we had through the thirties – fifties, and even sixites. 😉
This reminds me when I was a young psychopathic killer. But the prison doctors were right. It was just a passing phase. Glad those days are over. So now I can pursue my dream career of politics and running for high office. Like my friends have attained.
I thought this a good film, loads of "deep" at the end where "You, the jury, must make up your own minds" about a moral matter. I was unswayed by the defence, you will make up your own minds. There's people in it with things more-than-a-bit wrong with them and some others who seem able to tolerate this in a way that, to me, is suicidally stupid, you'll see things differently, no doubt.
Good movie, but that very last scene and final line is horrendous. Atheists don't go around spooking each other with talk about the devil.
Excellent Movie !!!
So one of those two men actually was released from prison and lived a productive life among people.
#Amazing to you?
Well it's true.
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Excellent