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Film Noir's Finest

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One of the seven original film companies.
Common visual in film noir.
This type character has more traits of a bad guy than he does of a good guy. He is not the hero we want but he is the hero of the situation he is in. He can often lead to his own downfall based off his own decisions.
Another common visual in film noir.
These novels were printed in small paperback form sold at bus station and news stands. The stories often took place in deserted alleyways, dive bars, cheap hotels, and illegal gambling clubs.
In film noir, the aspect of "the past will always haunt you, you can't go back", "characters being falsely accused of crime", and "be happy with what you have because it could be worse" are known as?
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The genre was created by the French critic Nino Frank to describe the certain American crime films made during the 1940's. These films featured very dark, sarcastic and witty characters somehow involved in crime.
Famous actor who plays the protagonist from "The Big Sleep".
Famous director of the Maltese Falcon.
Famous film noir witty and sarcastic detective created by Raymond Chandler.
The following traits describe this type of character: loner, follows his own code of ethics, no fear of talking to anyone, and can often be fooled and beat up at times.
Famous cinematographer for his ability to create great lighting. Contributed to the two famous films "Sunset Boulevard" and "Double Indemnity".
Famous for his novels, screenwriting, and his works on the pulp novels "The Big Sleep" and "Farewell, My Lovely".
The major females in film noir were often depicted as being resourceful, independent, comfortable with their sexuality, no ones fools, and above all else, strong minded. These characters are known as?
Famous composer for the film noir genre.
Famous female producer of Gilda.
Famous American costume designer who won 8 oscars.