Quicksand is a classic example of what I like to call a Damn Shame. It has great direction, great photography and a great supporting cast. But sticking Mickey Rooney as the lead in what had all the possibilities to be considered one of the great examples of film noir is like stic...( read more)
A thrilling film noir with all the classic ingredients of the downward spiral as a young Mickey Rooney falls deeper and deeper into trouble committing ever more serious crimes in attempts to cover last. Great performances by him and the cause of all his problems; Jeanne Cagney (J...( read more)
It sets out to educate the Americans during that time what can happen when one breaks even the smallest of laws.
Moral of the story: Beware the blonde, stick to the brunette. Not bad Rooney flick of sucker being drawn further and further into crime.
QUICKSAND (1950)
directed by Irvin Pichel
starring Mickey Rooney, Jeanne Cagney, Barbara BatesMickey Rooney is a young mechanic, he meets a girl in a restaurant and wants to take her out, but the dude who owes him money doesn...( read more)
The acting was fine in this movie but the script was very contrived. The script really ruined this movie as it was totally unbelievable. It would have been nice to see more of the great Peter Lorre as well.
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