All Quiet On The Western Front
All Quiet On The Western Front, a 1930 American epic film by Erich Maria Remarque, was written by a German author. The Lewis Milestone directed movie, which was one of the first Best Picture Winners based on a novel, also stars Louis Wolheim and Lew Ayres. Arnold Lucy, John Wray, and Ben Alexander are all featured in the film.
All Quiet On The Western Front is among the best antiwar films ever made. The German government banned and discouraged viewers from watching the film. The film is about German preparations for World War I.
Sweet Smells of Success
Sweet Smell of Success, a 1957 American film noir drama by Alexander Mackendrick is one of his best works. The screenplay was adapted by Clifford Odets and Ernest Lehman from the novelette Lehman. The film featured Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis. Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, and Burt Lancaster also appeared.
James Wong Howe shot the noir film in New York City. J.J. Hunsecker is a powerful and unscrupulous journalist. He uses his contacts in order to ruin their relationship because he feels his sister is unworthy. Critics praised the writing and photography.
