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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

RAW DEAL

7:00 PM

Dennis O’Keefe busts out of prison hellbent on settling scores with double-crossing gangster Raymond Burr. Along for the ride are good-girl social worker Marsha Hunt and bad-girl gun moll Claire Trevor, duking it out for the soul of this vengeful homme fatal in a rambunctious road movie that Eddie Muller, paraphrasing Nick Lowe, calls “Pure Pulp for Noir People.” Presented digitally.

1948, Eagle-Lion. 79 min. Dir. Anthony Mann

MARY RYAN, DETECTIVE

8:45 PM

Intended as the first in a series of B features about an intrepid policewoman (stylish and vivacious Marsha Hunt), this engaging entry was the only one produced. Although modestly budgeted, it has a sharp and satisfying script from B veteran George Bricker, adept direction, and a supporting cast of B stalwarts such as John Litel, Harry Shannon, and June Vincent. Presented in 35mm.

1949, Columbia [Sony], 68 min. Dir. Abby Berlin

TICKETS FOR TUESDAY DOUBLE FEATURE

Date: January 24 - February 2, 2025