Saturday, 19 November 2011

This Gun for Hire (1942)





I am having a Veronica Lake month, I have just watched I Married a Witch and then This Gun for Hire was on TV, Veronica plays Ellen, a nightclub performer who gets involved with shifty contract killer Philip Raven, played by Alan Ladd.  Her nightclub performances are so cute, all magic and charm. And Alan Ladd's anti hero is unusual, in that he is more psychologically disturbed and complex than most film noir guy's.














I want this ensemble please, nutty guy with busted wrist is optional I am guessing.




Shadow puppets!




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11 comments:

  1. Dial V for Vintage20 November 2011 at 10:43

    I've been wanting to see this one for a long time now but I can't seem to find it! Even on the internet there are almost no downloads... I guess I'll just have to search harder! :)

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  2. Debi20 November 2011 at 17:21

    Wow...Veronica Lake's outfits in this movie are HOT! I haven't seen this yet...but it's now on the list!!

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  3. Unknown20 November 2011 at 19:07

    Dial V: Its on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFpgB9xp2tE
    not sure whether it will work for your country though! hope it does x

    Debi: Yeah definitely watch it she looks flawless in her gowns and dresses x

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  4. STYLE MARMALADE21 November 2011 at 12:39

    Beautiful! I just love "oldfashion" How elegant she looks! The dress with the shoulder pads it's gorgeous! I will love to find something like that in the shops :)

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  5. Andi B. Goode21 November 2011 at 12:58

    Yep, I think this is my favourite of the films they made together! Mainly because of Ladd's character being, as you said, a bit unconventional for a noir lead. Then again, I also really love The Blue Dahlia...hmmm. Either way, give me all of Lake's clothes (and her hair) and I'll be happy. ;)
    -Andi x

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  6. Wendy Bayford21 November 2011 at 16:04

    Oooh I've just ordered a Noir box set with this film in it!! Really looking forward to watching it now especially for the outfits!!

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  7. Unknown21 November 2011 at 18:29

    Victoria: Isn't it just, I reckon you could whip something up like that with your DIY skills!

    Andi: I need to watch The Blue Dahlia again, I did Veronica hair today but couldn't work it as I need to see where I am going aha. Yeah I want all her clothes her being 4"11 would be an issue for me mind xx

    Wendy: Oh you cannot beat Noir, I am always in the mood for it, maybe its because I am moody!

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  8. Dial V for Vintage26 November 2011 at 18:41

    Ooh thanks for the youtube-link! :)

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  9. Unknown28 November 2011 at 08:20

    My pleasure!

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  10. Lauren Hairston3 December 2011 at 23:02

    Nutty guy with busted wrist is NOT optional! ;-)

    I've got this saved on my capture card--need to get to watching my recorded movies!

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  11. Unknown4 December 2011 at 20:14

    The busted wrist is so freaky!

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