tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534649277786674175.post2143901958585964696..comments2024-02-09T07:07:16.727-08:00Comments on Book 'em, Danno!: 1947 Blogathon: The October Man (dir. Roy Ward Baker, 1947)Patrick Murthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103905929956454199noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534649277786674175.post-27158271804316451422015-07-17T18:18:55.651-07:002015-07-17T18:18:55.651-07:00A nicely constructed piece on an interesting and f...A nicely constructed piece on an interesting and finely shot film, Patrick. I like both the crime and social (realistic) aspects of the movie - the portrayal of life in the rooming house is especially well done in my opinion.<br />Ambler was one of Britain's finest writers, both as a novelist and screenwriter, and Mills made for an excellent lead in a number of good thrillers around this time (The Long Memory and The Gentle Gunman also spring to mind) while Baker was always a solid presence behind the camera. <br /><br />ColinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534649277786674175.post-87029793641426639142015-07-17T11:23:54.734-07:002015-07-17T11:23:54.734-07:00Haven't seen this one, enjoyed the post and th...Haven't seen this one, enjoyed the post and thanks for taking part in the blogathon. Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659951781597698530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534649277786674175.post-90041382077107219142015-07-15T12:59:12.145-07:002015-07-15T12:59:12.145-07:00The last time I saw "The October Man" wa...The last time I saw "The October Man" was on the late show with commercials. Tired and annoyed (at commercials) is no way to watch this sort of thing. Thanks for putting it back on my radar so I may enjoy John Mills.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534649277786674175.post-79058818301126023642015-07-15T08:13:37.259-07:002015-07-15T08:13:37.259-07:00This sounds like a terrific character study. I was...This sounds like a terrific character study. I was quite taken by your description of that death casting such a huge shadow over Mills' character's life. For that alone, I want to see this film. Thanks for the introduction!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com