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In a Lonely Place (1950) | Criteria

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In a Lonely Place

United States • English • 1950 • 1h 33m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Mystery Romance Thriller Film Noir

#810Criterion Collection View Connections 4.20/5·82.2K ratings·21.4K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.

Bob Odenkirk
Apr 2026
Griffin Dunne
Feb 2025

Included in
Blackout Noir
Position 7
Included in
Peak Noir: 1950
Position 8
Included in
April 2023
Position 32
Included in
Josh and Benny Safdie’s Adventures in Moviegoing
Position 2
Included in
Additions: April 2020
Position 46

Credits

Crew

DirectorNicholas Ray

WriterAndrew Solt

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

ComposerGeorge Antheil

EditorViola Lawrence

ProducerRobert Lord

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Dixon Steele

Gloria Grahameas Laurel Gray

Frank Lovejoyas Brub Nicolai

Carl Benton Reid

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

In a Lonely Place: An Epitaph for LoveImogen Sara Smith — May 10, 2016
10 Things I Learned: Columbia NoirPenelope Bartlett — Apr 8, 2019
A Birthday Tribute to Nicholas RayAug 7, 2017

Todd Haynes

Oct 2023

Rodarte

Jul 2018

as Capt. Lochner

Art Smithas Mel Lippman

Jeff Donnellas Sylvia Nicolai

Martha Stewartas Mildred Atkinson

Robert Warwickas Charlie Waterman

Morris Ankrumas Lloyd Barnes

William Chingas Ted Barton

Steven Gerayas Paul

Hadda Brooksas Singer

Alix Taltonas Frances Randolph (uncredited)

James Arnessas Young Detective (uncredited)

Pat Bartonas Second Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Guy Beachas Mr. Swan (uncredited)

David Bondas Dr. Richards (uncredited)

Hazel Boyneas Woman (uncredited)

Laura K. Brooksas Lady Wanting Matches (uncredited)

Charles Caneas Angry Husband in Convertible (uncredited)

High Brow: Gloria Grahame in In a Lonely PlaceMelissa Anderson — Nov 28, 2016

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