***1951 "A" Film | Double Feature ticket option includes admission to Pickup***
The great Spencer Tracy makes his only foray into film noir playing a retired New York attorney who returns to the courtroom to defend a young man accused of murder. The only thing that can blunt his brilliance is the bottle, which he can't let go of. The story's twists and turns lead to a satisfying, and surprisingly dark, resolution. Beautifully brought to life by a fine cast (Pat O'Brien, Diana Lynn, John Hodiak, Eduardo Ciannelli), and featuring the spectacular camerawork of John Alton.
Music Box Theatre screens films of all genres and from every era of cinema, both new releases and repertory. These films may sometimes contain upsetting, outdated, or offensive material. While we aim to introduce many of our screenings, we do not always provide warnings about potentially triggering content within the films we screen. We encourage our patrons to research the film before they attend using trailers, reviews, or content information found on Common Sense Media, IMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com.
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