Cinematic Cities: New York blues in the night

– February 17, 2010Posted in: Lobby, Noir Cities

Blues in the Night (1941) … a very young Elia Kazan as a dizzy jazz clarinetist
Director Anatole Litvak | DP Ernest Haller

DeeDee

Posted February 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM

Hi! Tony,
I have never watched the 1941 film Blues in the Night, but I “overheard” from fellow noiristas, that Elia Kazan, have a role in the film…Great screenshot! very noirish, but of course!
By the way, Thanks, for changing the poll question.
Take care!
DeeDee ;)
Sam Juliano

Posted February 19, 2010 at 1:13 PM

And a perfect visual capture from this film and to convey the essence of ‘blues’ in the big city. And what other place than the Big Apple, where I know this spot, even if the design on the ‘West 43rd Street” marker has been “updated.” I am hoping that visitor to this site realize just how progressive you’ve now approach the genre of ‘noir’ where subtle and not-so-subtle thematic tie-ins convey something better than overlong reviews. I greatly appreciate this showcase.