JazzWax

JazzWax

2007-2025

'Remember the Night' (1940)

Marc Myers's avatar
Marc Myers
Dec 24, 2019
∙ Paid
Share


Actor Fred MacMurray was mostly in two types of films—fast-talking comedies before World War II and twisted film noirs after. Other than Double Indemnity in 1944, his noirs were largely lackluster, not because of his acting, which was flawless. MacMurray always brought a strapping, modern handsomeness to the screen and was convincing as a cop or con. Mo…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to JazzWax to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Marc Myers
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture