THE 22nd ANNUAL FILM NOIR FESTIVAL Produced and hosted by Eddie Muller 

There will be a distinctly feminine slant to the proceedings at NOIR CITY 22 running January 24–February 2, 2025, at Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre. The lineup of classic films, featuring 24 movies over ten days and nights, shines a spotlight on women whose cinematic legacy is entwined with the rise of film noir.

Film Schedule

Sunday, January 26, 2025

TENSION

2:00, 6:30 PM

Audrey Totter pulls out all the stops portraying her ultimate ‘bad girl,” vile voluptuary Claire Quimby, in one of the most underrated noir films of the forties. Richard Basehart plays a milquetoast pharmacist married to the over-sexed and chronically unfaithful Claire. But this sad sack has a plan to get revenge. Presented in 35mm.

1949, MGM [WB/Park Circus]. 95 min. Dir. John Berry

TICKETS FOR SUNDAY MATINÉE DOUBLE FEATURE

ALIAS NICK BEAL

4:00, 8:30 PM

This Faustian tale of soul corruption has campaigning politician Thomas Mitchell making a devilish pact with slick fixer Nick Beal (Ray Milland)—who may be Lucifer incarnate. Beal ensnares the faithful family man in a scandalous affair with delectable devil-doll Audrey Totter, over whom he casts a devious spell. Presented in 35mm.

1949, Paramount [Universal]. 93 min. Dir. John Farrow

TICKETS FOR SUNDAY evening DOUBLE FEATURE

Date: January 24 - February 2, 2025