The Third Man

The Third Man

Directed by Carol Reed

1949

The Third Man is a British film noir set in post-World-War-II Vienna. The Third Man is entertaining – and Orson Welles’s acting is memorable – but the film never really escapes the conventions of the genre.

Would see.

Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick

1957

Sweet Smell of Success is a film noir about a Manhattan press agent. The dialogue is quick and sometimes quick-witted, but the story is dull and the themes are superficial.

Would not see.