Film Noir.
Film noir -- United States -- History and criticism.
Film noir -- History.
Film noir -- History and criticism.
Film noir -- History and criticism.
Film noir -- Social aspects.
Film noir -- United States.
Film noir -- United States -- Encyclopedias.
Film noir -- United States -- History.
Film noir -- United States -- History and criticism.
Film noir -- United States -- Reviews.
Film noir -- United States -- Review
Spy stories, American-- History and criticism.
Detective and mystery stories, American --History and criticism.
Black and White: Shot to emphasize shadow & the sets the tone
Setting: corridors, urban scenes, apt. blocks, dim lighting
Lighting: Dim, plays on shadow and darkness, suspenseful
Smoking / Smoke
Shadows: Creates a sense of mystery
Darkness: Sets a tone
Femme Fatales: Beauty, seduction, untrustworthy , dangerous
Male Detective: Cynical, hero figure, femme fatale is his downfall
Guns
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