My father was Malvin Wald who wrote the original story and screenplay (with additional dialog by Albert Maltz) and I know he would appreciate the restoration. Thanks to those involved. He died in his sleep of natural causes in 2008 at the age of 90
@ContinentsEdge
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr Malvin Wald . Your work and that of Albert Maltz will live as long as fine movies are prized. A tremendous achievement. Again thank you.😊
@thetooginator153
11 ай бұрын
Your dad lived a long time and this screenplay is one of my favorites. Your dad did an excellent job!
@luzvaldes1030
11 ай бұрын
You must be very proud of your father. I shall be on the lookout for any more of his screenplays. Excellent work!
@Suzi64grad
11 ай бұрын
You should be so proud! What an honor to know your father contributed to the movie industry with incredible writing!
@CaptZdq1
11 ай бұрын
Great to hear from his son. In the monumental Brooks and Marsh TV book, the original story is wrongly attributed to Mark Hellinger, who was, of course, the narrator. In Halliwell's monumental book, the movey deservedly gets 4 stars out of 4.
@grigorirasputin9507
2 жыл бұрын
"It was one in the morning on a hot Summer night".... A classic sentence from simpler times. The world owes a great deal of gratitude toward those who put so much into preserving such works
@olasylvia1
Жыл бұрын
I don't know about those "simpler times", lol- first five minutes of this movie there are two murders already....
@dracorpgroup
Жыл бұрын
@@olasylvia1 This is a very good comment; simple and to the point. Times certainly are much more complicated now than in the decade after the end of the World War Two. The actual murder rates show a slightly different story. The rate per 100K of population in the USA has been: 1-from 1950 to 2000 the rate was roughly 5.0 peaking at 10.0 and then back to 5.0; 2-from 2000 to 2014 the rate has actually declined to under 5.0. It seems to me that the internet and the media in general lead people to feel differently. The movie is well made and gives a glimpse into daily life. For someone of my age, born in 1946, life in the fifties and sixties is something easily remembered. It did feel simpler in general.
@leestamm3187
Жыл бұрын
@@dracorpgroup I'm of a similar age and I agree that things were simpler then. Not always better, but definitely simpler.
@nomadpi1
Жыл бұрын
What? You don't like "It was a dark and stormy night?"
@Dabhach1
Жыл бұрын
@@olasylvia1Well, no Soros DAs refusing to prosecute...
@immaterialimmaterial5195
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see New York City frozen in this authentic time capsule of the late 1940's. An amazing historical record as well as a thrilling and riveting movie. Great cast of characters; a trailblazer of a film!
@January.
Жыл бұрын
*1940s
@dracorpgroup
Жыл бұрын
@@January. You are correct. It is 1940s, or '40s. Thank you.
@georgemurphy2579
Жыл бұрын
Loved the TV series in the late 50s to early 60s.
@stewartmccall6734
Жыл бұрын
20th century...1940's or just 40's
@January.
Жыл бұрын
@@stewartmccall6734 Incorrect. *1940s *'40s
@leezaslofsky4438
Жыл бұрын
One of the best movies I've ever watched. But then, I'm a New Yorker by birth, and I was a little boy in the Naked City when this movie was made. The lead role was played to perfection by New York City.
@poetcomic1
6 ай бұрын
I was a young man in 1970's and lived in the Lower Eastside. Essex Market was just like the big markets shown during the climax, even the Jewish tombstone yard was still there then and so much more.
@billolsen4360
5 ай бұрын
@@poetcomic1 Visited the Lower Eastside in 1979 & stayed with a married couple I'd known in Colorado before they went east. Was pretty sure I was seeing the REAL New York. Didn't see The Sharks or The Jets, but met a few Fanny Brice's! Had been a real follower of The Naked City TV series which was almost as good as this movie.
@autumnleaves2766
Жыл бұрын
Love the documentary feel to this fine old film from 1948, great shots of late 1940s New York and its people. A good, believable story which is well acted by all involved and is beautifully shot throughout. Hadn't seen it before but had enjoyed "Night and the City" from 1950, another Jules Dassin film, set in London. I do enjoy these old gems from the 30s, 40s and 50s and prefer them to much of what Hollywood produces today. Great work by the German experts who restored this film so we can enjoy it in all its glory.
@Vampiracho
Жыл бұрын
I would have liked even more of the city scenes, but good flick, indeed.
@Woodman-Spare-that-tree
Жыл бұрын
The restoration job is fantastic, thank you for posting this iconic film. It’s wonderful to see this snapshot of New York after the War. There is so much to detail to enjoy in the street scenes. How relaxing it is, to imagine, just for an hour, that I am once again living in a simpler, pre-internet, age. I wish I could catch a train back to 1948.
@None-zc5vg
Жыл бұрын
A man attempts suicide at 1.18 by trying to jump from a window but is restrained, pulled down and left sitting in a chair by the same open window, apparently unrestrained and free to repeat the attempt.
@edthoreum7625
Жыл бұрын
1:28:50 the clean air make you see n.j. ,,,
@jerrybrickley2115
Жыл бұрын
@Ed... The air's a lot cleaner now.
@higgsmerino3925
Жыл бұрын
Lots of edits and missing scenes in this specific presentation!
@fredharrowven1040
2 жыл бұрын
Thank for putting on a great movies and being black and white they are the best
@drmustafa00
Жыл бұрын
Right...they are the best
@douglasjones5880
Жыл бұрын
Black and white movies had imagination and class
@deborahleone4351
Жыл бұрын
YES! Thank you so much for permitting me to watch these old favorites free of charge! I’m disabled, and you are a blessing to me! God bless and safely keep YOU, in Jesus’s Precious Name, Amen!😘🙏🙋♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🕊💕✝️🌹
@louisamalaspina2662
Жыл бұрын
Genius director! City was filmed as it was. Children with roller skates, tricycles, singing rhymes to jump rope, diving into dangerous waters .Saw a Borden milk sign, Scrap iron man, Ice man, people packed in buses and street cars like sardines, many small shops lined the streets with beautiful old cars beside them., was even a horse and buggy trotting the street. It was pure Genius to film a movie in such a big city during a baby boom and increased population, Loved it.
@ContinentsEdge
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful summing up of the splendid street life of the 1940s I know that this marvelous movie is accurate because I was a child of the 40s. Nobody had anything, material I mean but there was an honesty and vigor to our lives. Children were not coddled and so many of us became brave, our houses and even most offices were barely furnished, and people, dare I say it, were generally more civil and generous and both well mannered and well intentioned Few people were menacing and so there was an openness and candor to our natures. I hope that we do go back and restore both ourselves and our country.
@kevino4846
10 ай бұрын
@@ContinentsEdge The biggest difference between then and now is cordiality. Used to be when you passed someone while walking anywhere, you and they would say a simple hello or hi. Notice today how rare it is to have someone speak to you as they pass. I still make the attempt, but usually get a verbal response only about 20% of the time. The rest just walk on by like they heard nothing. Sad.
@victorlopez1147
Жыл бұрын
NYC in the 40s, what a sight. The 3rd Ave El, the East River bridges, lower Manhattan,I remember them all.
@SSMLivingPictures
Жыл бұрын
How incredible is it that so much work went into preserving The Naked City. How absolutely mystifying we still get to enjoy it in 2023
@skcyclist
10 ай бұрын
I'm only 11 minutes in but this looks like a good one. Moreover as a man 80 years old is such a joy to see how it was when I was 5 years old. A kid about my age then wearing Indian headdress as we did playing cowboys and indians, switchboard and telegraph operators, the furniture, the clothing, the better manners.
@bluecollarlit
7 ай бұрын
This comment resonates.
@piehound
Жыл бұрын
@ 3:39 A QUESTION, DO THE MACHINES EVER NEED REST ???? My answer is yes depending on how you define "REST." Machines such as mailsorters, printing presses, and many others must eventually be shut down for maintenance and repairs. When running continuously parts wear out or break down. To replace them power must be shut off. So yes during those times of repair . . . machines " rest. " Though the repair technicians or mechanics are busy as beavers, haha. I was one of them for about 10 years.
@matta3968
2 жыл бұрын
" He was one of those all day steady drinkers, always with a load on but never wobbly." Lol! I love that line!!
@terry4137
Жыл бұрын
Lol, I’ve always admired ppl who could hold there liquor
@nomadpi1
Жыл бұрын
It's called a "functioning alcoholic" in social services.
@michaelverbakel7632
Жыл бұрын
I also remember those wonderful words. It was either from this film or the TV series from the 50's or 60's. The man tells his lady friend, "There are a thousand and one stories to tell in the Naked City, let's you and I be two of them".
@miata1492
Жыл бұрын
@@nomadpi1 But nonetheless still an alcoholic.
@anna-ct2zw
Жыл бұрын
@@miata1492 😅😅
@dracorpgroup
Жыл бұрын
The Martha character is played to perfection by Virginia Mullen. Watch from 14:55, how she reacts then plays coy. Masterful little gem of a scene. There are many such little scenes as this. No exploding cars, crashing through glass, no superheroes. Just great writing and acting. Today, it is all about blockbusters, the only one who can save the world; this film is just a good story.
@kevino4846
10 ай бұрын
The actor who played in the scene at 31:45 was terrific. Though it was a bit part, I'll bet she couldn't wait to play it when she read the script. She completely nailed it, and for her reward got absolutely no screen credit. Well done, ma'am.
@ednammansfield8553
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic film. I was born in 1948 in England when this film was made and I really enjoy these films from this era and the 1950's and 1960's whether American or British made crime thrillers. Really great acting and a wonderful restoration carried out by the German film restorers that did it. Thank you for showing this film which is a masterpiece of film history.
@TheTruthResearchers
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Gem of a Film! Amazingly Photographed with fab Writing Acting Directing Producing that was so superb, they ReNamed The Mark Hellinger Theater here on W.51 !! (Mr. Hellinger suddenly passed away in Dec 1947, just before the release of this Oscar Winning Film! RIP, Dear Sir🗽) This is an Era Loved & sorely Missed. Our "Old New York" is generously preserved through this fine film. Many Thanks!!!
@2004mojo
Жыл бұрын
I was saddened to read that producer & narrator Mark Hellinger, only 44, died of a heart attack on December 21, 1947, 3 months before the film was released in theaters. He was editing it. It came out in March 1948.
@ricardocantoral7672
Жыл бұрын
He was responsible for my favorite gangster film, The Roaring Twenties.
@billolsen4360
5 ай бұрын
@@ricardocantoral7672 "He used to be a big shot"
@cliffbacken
6 ай бұрын
This movie reminds me so much of my life…. After 28 years with NYPD myself and the squad… 32Pct… 113 Pct…. Early on 72 Pct. And after Hwy 2… motorcycle cop… growing up in Brooklyn… I loved NYC when I was a kid… Now, I despise NYC because of what it has become…. All the good is gone… !! What’s left is just the garbage…!!! I Miss New York of old……….. Thank You for posting this great flick… Thank You.!!!!
@fifthbusiness1678
3 ай бұрын
Interesting story, tho I’m not sure many will believe you. No one born in New York says NYC, firstly. Second, if you spent all that time as a cop you certainly don’t crap on the city.
@DavidRice111
22 күн бұрын
@@fifthbusiness1678 Pretty flimsy "evidence" to call the man a liar.
@DavidRice111
22 күн бұрын
The same can be said for every major city where leftists have worked their will on the citizens.
@dailybread7687
12 күн бұрын
@fifthbusiness1678 you must have rocks for brains. He’s talking about how NYC is today a place filled with illegal migrants who are criminals and well I’m sure you know what NEW YORK IS LIKE TODAY. Don’t insult this man. He served his city for many years. Did you?
@LeeZeidel-s1h
3 күн бұрын
Thanks for you service to the NYPD 💪🙏🙂
@BellaFirenze
Жыл бұрын
The Naked City (aka Naked City) is a 1948 American film noir directed by Jules Dassin, starring Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart and Don Taylor. The film, shot almost entirely on location in New York City, depicts the police investigation that follows the murder of a young model. Naked City received two Academy Awards, one for cinematography for William H. Daniels and another for film editing to Paul Weatherwax. In 2007, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
@CaptZdq1
11 ай бұрын
It was made into a TV series from '59-'63, which I thought was mediocre.
@kaydee4296
11 ай бұрын
Mentions everyone EXCEPT the screenwriters of this story., Mr. Wald's son commented here though.
@kevino4846
10 ай бұрын
I first came to know of Howard Duff on Dallas, then I believe on a Gunsmoke rerun. He is unrecognizable to me here as a young man, but gives a great performance.
@leestamm3187
Жыл бұрын
A true classic. Seen it many times and it never gets old. An atypical role for Barry Fitzgerald, who turned in a terrific performance. All the actors are solid and believable. The nuts and bolts of criminal investigation are portrayed realistically, including the dead ends and the grunt work required to do it right. It's a cliche, but they just don't make movies like this any more. Today's brainless attention spans would never get past the first ten minutes. Their loss.
@dracorpgroup
Жыл бұрын
>You make an excellent point about attention spans. Take a look at ads today. The image changes every few seconds. There is even a platform on the internet called "shorts" and these are just what it describes. >With attention spans of a flea no wonder we are falling behind countries such as China. It is getting to the point where people do not speak in sentences anymore but in single word phrases such as; whatever, it is what it is, unbelievable, amazing, and others. Guaranteed only one person in ten can read this posting.
@johna.4334
Жыл бұрын
@@dracorpgroup You forgot to include the phrase "That's crazy!"
@miata1492
Жыл бұрын
@@dracorpgroup When I hear the word "whatever" grunted, from anyone, I grind my teeth in disgust. To me, "whatever" demonstrates a vocabulary bereft of basic education.
@dracorpgroup
Жыл бұрын
@@johna.4334 True. Let's add that one too. After WWII the granting of free high school education helped build the great American Middle Class. This created a strong, capable work force. The children of the this generation went to college and university 'en masse' but by the end of the '60s it changed dramatically. Honestly, I am not sure we can recover as we move on to the next generation. Thank you for your reply. Stay safe. PS: China is facing a worse situation. For the first time the population of China dropped by sixty million people, last year. The generation that built the China we see today is retiring. Labor costs are rising in China. The West is withdrawing from China. If you have no one to buy your manufactured goods then you do not have an economy anymore. Look at the thousands of shipping containers piling up on the docks in China. Their real estate sector is collapsing; their high speed rail to nowhere loses money by the ton.
@JDAbelRN
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Barry Fitzgerald stole this film...and he was the good guy!
@bobgold57
Жыл бұрын
This is such a complete gem. Love the opening narration, Sullivan, all the incidental characters. The photography. Every time I start watching it I can't stop.
@higgsmerino3925
Жыл бұрын
But this presentation is not complete - fairly large edits from the original - housekeeper and elevator man lift body from tub and lay it on bed. Cops have an extensive description observing the body on the bed.
@CaptZdq1
11 ай бұрын
It was riveting.
@kevino4846
10 ай бұрын
@@higgsmerino3925 They did a remarkable restoration job considering what they had to work with. They deserve nothing but compliments.
@XXMPZEC
Жыл бұрын
The foot pursuit on the Williamsburg Bridge and the eventual shootout is one hell of an ending to a movie. Did a paper on this movie for an elective and it was fun researching this movie. As someone else pointed out, they don't and can't make classic movies like this anymore.
@bluecollarlit
7 ай бұрын
Why can't they?
@XXMPZEC
6 ай бұрын
@@bluecollarlit Have you seen the shit coming out of Hollywood lately? Poor remakes of classics, "Woke" movies pushing an agenda or just plain garbage
@bluecollarlit
6 ай бұрын
@@XXMPZEC I don't disagree with what you're saying. I was just asking why.
@Rozsaphile
5 ай бұрын
Immensely aided by the music of Miklos Rozsa, who was brought in at the last minute to replace an inadquate score by a not very talented crony of the director's.
@es6544
4 ай бұрын
@@bluecollarlit They can but they don't need to. The public will consume any garbage anyw
@Jomorningdove14
Жыл бұрын
This is one of my most favorite movies. It depicts the city and neighborhoods I was born into and raised. I still live next to the Willamsburg Bridge.
@1940sDream
5 ай бұрын
Very neat. Thank you for sharing. The bridges are pretty/ My fav is the Queensboro bridge-naturally-because of My Man Godfrey. Had a cabbie a few years ago say the way to remeber the lineup of the bridges was _ _ BMW. But I always mess it up. I just can't remember his helpful thing but the BMW. LOL.
@markallen8434
Жыл бұрын
Great gumshoe flick. When I was young my boss was retired NYPD. He told me some stories. Hats off to Joe Lyons my old boss. I was 13 in 73, he was 80.
@nomadpi1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I enjoyed this film. I'm in my eighth decade and love film noiir from the 1930s--1940s-1950s. I also love exterior shots and character actors. This film was excellent in both items. Ted De Corsia, the usual heavy was excellent. Howard Duff was an excellent "pretty boy" persona playing a "bird dog" for burgles. A well made movie. Excellent acting, dialgue and editing.
@lukebrel7969
Жыл бұрын
Stupendous! Lyrical, profound, expertly plotted, magnificently acted, and a nail-biting ending!
@johnmodra9543
Жыл бұрын
So much to enjoy in this treasure of a story documenting characters and new york , well done team
@nstix2009xitsn
10 ай бұрын
This picture has always had a splendid reputation, and now I know why! I thank the restoration people and the poster.
@brianmccarthy5557
Жыл бұрын
This is a truly great classic film. Most modern filmmaking techniques reference from this. Certainly a lot of classic TV. Loved the horse delivering milk in the morning in 1948!
@gringoquenocomecuy
11 ай бұрын
So it's the late 1940's and we can still see horse-drawn vehicles in NYC and the ice man making his deliveries. Amazing! Gives me a deeper look at the world that my parents grew up in.
@HansDelbruck53
Жыл бұрын
Hated to see that nickel glass of cold root beer go to waste.
@tigercasey1554
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant movie. Better than what they show now.
@ashroskell
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating time capsule of 40’s New York, and surprising well crafted story telling. The narration was not nearly as corny as it sounds in concept. Played really well, with some genuine tension, occasional charm, bags of warmth and humour; just an all round great police procedural movie. New York wins the Oscar for best character.
@gascoyneone
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making available, this is a fine restoration of a masterpiece- hats off to all those involved.
@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197
Жыл бұрын
Jules Dassin: one of the greatest movie directors of all the time.(Brazil)
@ThePetWorld803
9 ай бұрын
A gem of cultural history - what an absolute treat to have stumbled upon this film.
@charliewest1221
Жыл бұрын
It's a masterpiece! Barry Fitzgerald is brilliant.
@jayonnaj18
2 ай бұрын
I've watched this precious movie on KZitem several times, and I just LOVE it! I was born in the late 1940s and remember how life was in the early 1950s! Today in 2024 there is sooo much vulgarity in TV and films today, I only watch the vintage movies such as this one! I liked Barry Fitzgerald the best!!! He was EXCELLENT!!!
@dailybread7687
12 күн бұрын
I agree with you. I only watch the old time movies because I refuse to put the crap from Hollywood today inside myself. I’m so thankful that KZitem has so so many classic films!
@anthonyfrew1571
Жыл бұрын
The great Barry Fitzgerald - 100 years ago he was a mainstay of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin - associated with the work of O'Casy and Yeats - as was his brother Arthur Shields - both had notable movie careers - fine actors.
@Theywaswrong
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies. Watched many times. Thanks. Barry Fitzgerald is a real hoot.
@billolsen4360
5 ай бұрын
"You're HOOKED and ya know it!"
@piehound
3 ай бұрын
A hoot and a holler.
@KillerBebe
2 жыл бұрын
A true classic
@silkyway6575
Жыл бұрын
Excellent movie. I'm glad they went to so much trouble to restore it; did a magnificent job.
@piehound
3 ай бұрын
El magnifico is . . . el magnifico. Believe me ????????????
@MRSCARNIVAL
Жыл бұрын
Thank you all for preserving this, great story and fantastic views of old architecture!
@TTTzzzz
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic cinemaphotography: The star is New York, 1948 and it's people!
@Johnnycdrums
Жыл бұрын
Love the way Muldoon quietly says, "Sit down, please", and they obey him.
@josephinewhite6224
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful classic noir! Love Howard Duff and Fitzgerald in this type of role. I was mesmerized looking at the city as it was back then. Using it as the backdrop for the story added an additional depth and interest.
@johnmaisonneuve9057
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen this movie, perhaps half-a-dozen times, and it still is worth re-seeing. The various New York locations in the 50’s an added bonus.
@January.
Жыл бұрын
50s
@Feltham1957
Жыл бұрын
40’s
@garyadams4467
Жыл бұрын
This show is the greatest show of all time, I'm 68 and still watching....thanks for showing ✅
@LyndaCanepa
16 күн бұрын
The wife doesn’t want her husband to carry a gun…. But wants him to whip his child for going across a street🧐WHAT
@andywinger4197
Жыл бұрын
At 31 minutes, McGillicuddy was Lucy Ricardo's maiden name. Awesome movie. I'm so glad it wasn't lost.
@marbleman52
Жыл бұрын
Andy Winger....Wow....so that's where I had heard that name....thanks..!!
@csrollyson
Жыл бұрын
Superb, a crime film with a documentary feel, captures New York City and police in a way that serves as a useful contrast to today. Much has changed in 75 years. Great characters, cameos, felt like real people. If you like a good crime story, this is great. If you are interested in seeing a view of American big city post-war life, this will scratch that itch, too. Thanks @alltime for sharing!
@marbleman52
Жыл бұрын
I have seen this before but after reading about the amount of work that was put into recovering this amazing film, I watched it this time with a new appreciation and respect for those who restored this Classic, classic film...!!!
@studebaker4217
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this superb film available. It's an amazing creation with many many scenes bringing New York and its people to life. Simply brilliant.
@TheVaughan5
Жыл бұрын
3:57 The legendary Roxy Theatre now gone of course. . This was the NYC of my childhood dreams, I just managed to catch it as the decline gathered pace, now it’s totally unrecognisable apart from of course the famous landmarks that still exist. The magic has totally disappeared but it will remain in my memory for the rest of my life. Great restoration job, a real treasure of the movie industry.
@TheBlueScarecrow
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Takes you through the process one step at a time. A real nail-biter.
@AnnacolleenEtters
11 ай бұрын
I cried, when the mother broke down, after being so angry. Those parents reminded me of my parents, when my brother was killed.
@lorenzosimpson8039
2 жыл бұрын
a great great movie filmed on the streets of New York CIty in 1948 a great cast and almost like cinema verite , very noir . Historic and should be preserved. Great Miklos Rozsa score who did Ben Hur.
@JJJBRICE
2 жыл бұрын
A touching scene-- the dead , beautiful models parents' come in to ID her body in the morgue. The mother berated her child non stop until she has a look at her corpse then she breaks down in hysterics and cries out " oh my baby ! Later on she breaks down again and exclaims " oh why wasn' t she born ugly ? . A mothers' heart .
@JDAbelRN
Жыл бұрын
That scene was extraordinary, so well done it brought tears to my eyes.
@hiawathabray885
Жыл бұрын
I know, right? I get teary-eyed every time. Or the scene where the cops confront Dr. Stoneman and he realizes the utter shame of his fall and whispers, "My practice!" That moment always gets to me.
@JDAbelRN
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I really enjoy film noir, but this takes the cake. The story, writing, acting, the cinematography in a city that must have been pure hell, to shoot this film. Thanks for posting, I missed this gem 💎.
@carlcarlson1369
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the movie I was born in 1948 great film no computers no cell phones no nothing great world back then
@johndeyo2116
Жыл бұрын
Can't help but think Dragnet took some cues from this classic with it's narration and it's cavalcade of "characters" encountered in the investigation. Love it!
@ricardocantoral7672
9 ай бұрын
The real precursor to Dragnet is He Walked By Night which featured Jack Webb. Still, they both fall into the category of police procedural.
@kristinaengler8112
11 ай бұрын
Wow! I´m deeply impressed by this great movie and the way it depicts 1940s New York. So glad I stumbled upon this.
@piehound
3 ай бұрын
Watch out for that stumbling.
@jec1ny
Жыл бұрын
Patrolman Albert Hicks 1:03:14 would later change his name and go on to a great career in the NYPD ending up as Inspector Frank Luger, often dropping in on the boys of the 12th precinct in Barney Miller. RIP James Gregory. (Edit Typo)
@patrikwright2658
Жыл бұрын
Was just about to say was that patrolman a young james gregory.and u said it was.thanks
@kathyflorcruz552
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE his character in Barney Miller. Absolutely the BEST.
@anniebodyhome1000
Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen this 30-40 yrs. Forgot what a great film it was.
@waweev1871
Жыл бұрын
Wow spectacular…from beginning to end. The restoration alone is worth it. To see the great NYC the way it used to be. The fashion, the elegance. Everything is perfect. I love the narrator as well. Thanks for sharing
@Moodboard39
7 ай бұрын
NYC became a shit hole! Blacks , migrants , crime etc .... gentrification
@phyllisschapiro7894
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up on the Lower East Side. Oh!! The Essex Street Market! The Williamsburg Bridge! Clinton and Delancy! 🤩🥰😃
@chrissiegant3341
Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant movie, they don't make them like this any more.
@thetooginator153
11 ай бұрын
It’s hard to describe why I like this movie so much. The characters are mostly great - especially the older actors. I also really enjoy how the film shows almost all the ethnicities in New York City at the time, and how some of them changed their names to increase their social status. The scene of the mother’s anger hiding her anguish was amazing. The mother could keep up the act until she saw her daughter. The character of Detective Muldoon was a masterpiece. They overdid the Irish stuff a bit, but it was fun. Fitzgerald owned that character. He was only harsh when he absolutely had to be, and was kind, observant, and confident otherwise. His character is a lot closer to REAL homicide detectives: he is kind and doesn’t berate anyone even when he is telling them they are lying. Modern detectives try to make suspects feel relaxed and safe, otherwise they will get a lawyer immediately.
@scottyskills8168
Жыл бұрын
I love the labels on the telegraph switchboard "tech research lab" "homicide ext 72" haha.
@kiwitrainguy
3 ай бұрын
Part of the story telling process of the movie.
@donmoore7785
Жыл бұрын
The restoration of this film, based on the description of what they had to work with, is nothing short of amazing. I have never seen it, and after only 10 minutes I am very grateful this was recovered for people to enjoy moving forward.
@scottmckay9535
Жыл бұрын
Wonder how many films ended up with the baddie climbing futily up a tall structure, then plunging to their spectacular demise. Probably hundreds or thousands. So much for the smart crooks.
@carolynnewyork6919
Жыл бұрын
This film, is a true classic. Wonderful ❣️ actors all at the top of their game.great scenes of NYC. The city is another character. New Yorkers love 2 see their city on display.
@rhondarhonda9688
Жыл бұрын
1:27:41 - Build-up exegesis orchestra background music right to the end. - It's brilliant! *Mark Hellinger.* Happy Saturday night! 25/2/2023 London UK 🇬🇧
@trainman9119
Жыл бұрын
The title of the movie was licensed from the famous NYC freelance street photographer known as Weegee. He had published a book of photos titled “Naked City” and Malvin Wald (screenwriter) suggested to the producer (Mark Hellinger) to use book’s title for the movie since the the original name for the movie ( Homicide) was taken by another studio production. Weegee licensed the name and was brought on the production as a technical consultant. He is believed to be in the film for a few seconds (when the cops exit their cars in front of Dexter’s apartment bldg. This would be at 10 minutes 27 seconds into this upload, but as I look at it there is a cut from the headquarters office right into the apartment interior and this looks like a bad cut. I’m still looking through the movie for other scenes. Weegee is in a crowd shoots (flashbulb) photo of the cops.
@adiconstantin4598
Жыл бұрын
1:20:35 - is there someone in the closed?
@davewhiteside6698
Жыл бұрын
A gem of a movie. The location work is superb and makes the film even more authentic. The acting and direction first class. All in all, a movie everyone should watch. Thank you for bringing it to us.
@AlLullabyASMR
Жыл бұрын
Great movie and a true classic!
@judithreed5433
Жыл бұрын
I will have to do some investigation today ,and cheat, and ask Google who are the characters in the next naked city movie, I see, because their is a 1960 movie, I was not born until Feb that year.
@rustyjames6971
2 жыл бұрын
great movie. brings back lots of childhood memories. thanks a lot for posting!
@catholiccrusader5328
Жыл бұрын
I really like this old movie; it has character. I was born in the 1940s. It reminds me of my childhood.
@kaydee4296
11 ай бұрын
Fantastic play all the way! How cool that the writer's son commented on his father here too. Awesome.
@davidhollingsworth1723
Жыл бұрын
This movie was the talk of the town when I was a kid. Even Fred Allen made a joke about it - "Naked City! That's on Bear/Bare Mountain. Fred was a radio comedian. Later was the TV series with Horace Bellever - also had Jack Klugman, William Shatner and some other actors featured on different episodes. Even had a Bob Newhart comedy "Mudville population 75. It always ended with There are 75 stories in Mudville and they're all like this, SO FORGET IT!!!!!!! Old New York back in the day. She's had several face liftings since then!!!! GREAT!!!!!
@Pancakeshouse85
2 жыл бұрын
Great movie. Jules Dassin is fantastic director.
@carolswarbrick1722
Жыл бұрын
A marvellous exposure of life in days of great movies makers
@geraldweissburg8618
Жыл бұрын
I remember the TV series. So much emotion watching this ground-breaking classic. Just think, all those people are dead now.
@Dovietail
Жыл бұрын
I love Sir Terry Pratchett's send-up of the closing line: "There must be a million stories in the Naked City, so why do I always have to hear stories like these?"
@anupambhattacharjee4458
Жыл бұрын
After a long time watched a classic movie. Wonderful story. These old classic movies can be seen more than once. All the cast acted upto their best.🔥🔥
@randytracy1742
5 ай бұрын
I’ve seen the movie 🍿 the naked city so many times I can’t get tired of watching it-Barry fitzergald, don Taylor and Howard duff and other actors-some future stars-were good in their roles and the dialogue was a little fast paced-and the action at the end of the film was anticlimactic ! The photography,locations give the feel of living in a big city like New York City-that city never sleeps-you ought to watch it to see what it’s all about! Nice resortation of the movie 🍿 it was clear and good-I give it 5 stars! ⭐️ 😊😊😊😊😊😊
@nicoletanis3703
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great movie!
@robgreene1776
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys !
@DressedForDrowning
Жыл бұрын
I love movies with a narrator. It makes even boring scenes interesting.
@scottyskills8168
Жыл бұрын
"I don't know much about medicine Dr but I'm pretty sure that's one prescription that never cured anything" Dude had the best lines!
@stevecharman8420
Жыл бұрын
An amazing film. An out and out classic!
@weebermannsfolly2580
Жыл бұрын
God bless you for the restoration of this masterpiece. The novelty of using the vibrancy of 1948 NYC as a main character is a rare treat, and gives a glimpse of the city where a majority of the population was comprised of European immigrants and their first generation offspring. And made only three years after the most horrific event in known human history. A Naked City made today could only show the rapid de-evolution of humanity that has occurred in the last 75 years. Can another dark ages be far behind?
@thejerseyj5479
11 ай бұрын
Glaringly apparent, and what a shame.
@cynthiaj.wagner1807
11 ай бұрын
Could be
@johnthorpe8341
Жыл бұрын
SOME FILMS ARE SO GOOD AND THIS IS ONE OF EM
@Countess88
Жыл бұрын
So nice to see such a huge city as NYC, in 1949, with very little street litter, no homeless people lying around, no druggies stooped over, and actual.street cleaners. Plus, everybody seems to be is working mmWhat the Hell happened to our country since then??!!🤦🏽♀️🥲
@ContinentsEdge
Жыл бұрын
Welcome toSan Francisco a city completely ruined by Progressives. Someone said that nothing is more dangerous than a bottomless, ignorant compassion. Dangerous to the object of compassion and everyone around them. Bookstores long ago closed, department stores, block after block of shops boarded up. Tourists are staying away in droves. The picture that sums things up was a family of elegant people looking on in horror as an addict vomited repeatedly into a flower bed. Nancy Pelosi and others live in their castles with grand panoramic views surrounded by guards. I an old person have not dared to go downtown in years. I would love to see a movie showing the now nonexistent San Francisco of the 1949s.
@ContinentsEdge
11 ай бұрын
Post script I have found a movie showing San Francisco of about 1950. Greatly recommend it! Woman on the Run with Ann Sheridan. It shows many places now gone such as Playland at the Beach and the Big E (the Emporium) first turned into a swank indoor mall and now abandoned due to crime and the pandemic. For those who knew San Francisco then it will be refreshing to remember those days, but also heartrending because they have vanished.
@ralphraffles1394
9 ай бұрын
I went to San Francisco 45 years ago , I had never been to a place that exuded such beauty, well being, joy and positive vibes. It is a scandal what has befallen the place.
@anamiles6666
11 ай бұрын
That was a great movie. Thank you.
@moggridge1
Жыл бұрын
16 minutes in. Great film. Lovely restoration. Thank you for the upload. 👍😊
@galeschool
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Halloran really messed up. He should have phoned in for backup before going to Garza's apartment -- with a couple more cops, they could have arrested Garza right there.
@DMBall
Жыл бұрын
I like this movie, but the plot about a rent-a-burglar scheme gone wrong is a little far-fetched, as is the scene in which a lone police detective walks into the apartment of a pro wrestler turned murderer.
@matthewcox6615
Жыл бұрын
3:42 The ship featured here is the SS America of United States Lines.
@alangrace8628
11 ай бұрын
Great film which I had never seen before....and Barry Fitzgerald is excellent in its... I am sure you are at peace now Barry telling tall tale to the men upstairs..... blessings from your homeland Ireland 🇮🇪
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