He puts his electronics expertise to work assisting gangster vince walters barry kelly in expanding his illegal racing wire, and, when walters is murdered, granger takes over the operation. Because of the disclosures made in this film, powerful underworld interests tried to halt production with threats of violence and reprisal. We also offer a range of movie collections at value prices in the special offers section of our shop, feel free to browse. Edmond obrien, joanne dru, otto kruger, barry kelley. Complete 8 film collection dvd, 2011, 8disc set new. Northwest rangers is a 1942 metrogoldwynmayer northern second feature that is a remake of manhattan melodrama set in the north west mounted police of canada.
An electronics expert creates a huge bookie broadcast system for his crime boss, and takes over operations when his boss is murdered. Otto kruger, edmond obrien, donald porter, joanne dru, howard st. Watch 711 ocean drive online stream full movie directv. Opening and closing textural comments convey the sense that this is more of a sensational expose of syndicate control of horserace betting a major west coast institution if there ever was one, produced under threat. The following written statement appears before the onscreen credits. Download or stream from your apple tv, roku, smart tv, computer or portable device. Newman with edmond obrien, joanne dru, otto kruger, barry kelley, year. Newman, otto kruger, edmond obrien, donald porter, joanne dru, howard st. The film noir was released in 1950, so full screen ratio is as intended. Obriens technical knowledge of the telephone system is on full display in both white heat and in 711 ocean drive.
The horatio alger parable gets the film noir treatment with the redoubtable edmund obrien as a whipsmart telephone technician who moves up the ladder of a syndicate gambling empire in southern california until distracted by an inconveniently married joanne dru and his own greed. Overview of 711 ocean drive, 1950, directed by joseph m. Lots of 1950s action, good story and superb acting. Mal granger edmond obrien is a telephone repairman with a passion for horse betting. The film was recently restored and the progressive transfer is very good it was shown. However, grangers growing success is soon threatened by both larry mason donald porter, an east coast mobster who. One of the most enjoyable film noir entries reflecting this new face of the public enemy is 711 ocean drive 1950. I bought the book after seeing the movie adaptation with the same title. It is the suave and elusive syndicate gangster who makes the poor little freeenterprise bookies pay tribute to him. On september 10, 2017, tcm showed 711 ocean drive 1950 as its selection for its weekly noir alley show sunday mornings, 10 a. Sinopsis film movie 711 ocean drive 1950 the horatio alger parable gets the film noir treatment with the redoubtable edmund obrien as a whipsmart telephone technician who moves up the ladder of a syndicate gambling empire in southern california until distracted by an inconveniently married joanne dru and his own greed. Newman and starring edmond obrien, joanne dru and otto kruger. Edmond obrien, joanne dru, otto kruger en bert freed. The us newspapers were filled with bookmaking scandals in several cities, and this movie was noted by some lawmakers in washington for its documentary realism.
Despite the negative things that happen to our workingclass hero, the films primary lessons are. Mal granger is a telephone company lineman with a penchant for gambling. Vintage columbia pictures 1950 crime film noir 711 ocean drive, starring edmond obrien, joanne dru and otto kruger, tells the story of how an ambitious and happy go lucky expert in telephony becomes a mean and vicious gangland leader. Film noirs such as the racket 1951, the enforcer 1951, the captive city 1952, the big combo 1955 among others, featured dark essays about the human condition splashed across the broad canvas of organized crime. Screen capture from 711 ocean drive, looking south on main street on a typical smoggy day, from city hall at right. According to a 12 jun 1950 hr news item, 711 ocean drive was.
And in its illustration of this vermin, 711 ocean drive is no more original. The omission is particularly surprising because hirsch has excellent descriptions of obriens work in film noir. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch. Eventually he runs afoul of the big boss of an eastern bookie syndicate otto kruger and vainly attempts to escape with his life in a slambang final at boulder dam. Here is the intro by host eddie muller, aka the czar of noir. Joanne dru and edmond obrien in 711 ocean drive 1950 edmond obrien and frank n. When grangers bookie, chippie evans, talks him into working for vince walters racing wire service, his experience with electronics makes him a valuable asset. Watch 711 ocean drive movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. When the bookie is murdered, the greedy technician takes over his business. A smart film noir about a crooked horatio alger let loose in the racketeering game, 1950s 711 ocean drive must have posed a problem for the production code. He plays a telephone repairman who uses his knowledge to help his bookie expand his business to increased profits and rises to the top. A better than routine, if not exceptional, noir crime drama, with obrien excellent in the lead, and good casting throughout. I heart these classic black and white film noircrime movies.