Detour (1945): Serious Not
I caught up with Detour (1945) today, and must say I think director, Edgar G. Ulmer, is taking us for a a ride.
The whole affair is hard to take seriously. The story of a guy so dumb he blames fate for the consequences of his own foolishness. Though fun to watch is Anne Savage, as the street-wise dame, who incredulously falls for the sap.
A camp oddity, but hardly serious noir.
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I can’t find a shooting script for DETOUR. I am putting together a new version and would like to find the shortened shooting script. Anybody know where one may be? I can’t even find one to buy.
Comment by matt sexton — March 16, 2008 @ 4:24 am
Hi Matt. Sorry I can’t help you directly, but I suggest you contact Wade Williams, who made the 1992 re-make using the original 1942 shooting script. Williams’ contact details should be available from IMDB Pro.
Comment by Tony D'Ambra — March 16, 2008 @ 8:56 am