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

Monday, January 27, 2025

99 RIVER STREET

7:00 PM

Very few films captured as well as 99 River Street the pulpy delights of 1950s paperback crime fiction, making this perhaps the signature film of slam-bang director Phil Karlson. Amid the gaggle of tough guys, Evelyn Keyes and Peggie Castle radiate sexy charisma. A “one long night” thriller that delivers nail-biting suspense start to finish. Presented in 35mm.

1953, United Artists [Park Circus]. 83 min. Dir. Phil Karlson

THE LONG WAIT

9:00 PM

Johnny McBride (Anthony Quinn) is injured in a car ac cident and wakes to discover he has no memory and no fingerprints! Then he discovers he’s wanted for murder! This Mickey Spillane story has one of the genre’s kinkiest climaxes, making maximum use of fulsome fifties femme Peggie Castle. Presented digitally.

1954, United Artists [Park Circus]. 94 min. Dir. Victor Saville

TICKETS FOR MONDAY DOUBLE FEATURE

Date: January 24 - February 2, 2025