It was based on a short story by the Danish writer Karen Blixen (known by pen name Isak Dinesen), whose life was made in an Oscar winning epic biopic in 1985, Out of Africa, Starring Meryl Streep in the titular role.
Immoral Story, The (1968): Orson Welles’ Version of Isak Dinesen Short Story, Starring Jeanne Moreau and Himself
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Medusa Deluxe: Ardiman’s Hairytale, Dark Mystery, Set in Hairdressing Milieu (Locarno Film Fest Premiere)
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A dark murder mystery set in the competitive hairdressing competition
Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951): Felix Feist’s Crime Noir, Starring Ruth Roman and Steve Cochran
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As written and directed by Felix R. Feist, Tomorrow Is Another Day is just another (minor) film noir, elevated by its two stars, Ruth Roman and Steve Cochran, until it’s dragged down midway, and ultimately marred by an uncompelling happy ending.
Lightning Strikes Twice (1951): King Vidor’s Noirish Women’s Melodrama, Starring Ruth Roman and Oscar Nominee Richard Todd
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King Vidor directed Lightning Strikes Twice, a well-acted “women” melodrama, with some elements of a noir crime thriller.
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