Paramount released publicity stills showing four policemen in the store with MacMurray and Stanwyck. In the opening scenes, as Walter Neff stumbles off the elevator on his way to his office to record his confession, the vast two-tiered office is empty and dark. Both Phyllis and Mr. Phyllis Dietrichson. Raymond Chandler did a lot of fieldwork whilst working on the script and took large volumes of notes. Sam Gorlopis John Philliber Cain, which in turn was based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, the subject of a notorious s murder trial. Spoilers 4. Official Sites.

This film came out in , the same year David O. Double Indemnity Trivia 76 Add new. Raymond Chandler: man sitting outside Barton Keyes' office reading a magazine who glances up at Walter Neff as he walks past, about 16 minutes into the movie. Billy Wilder's usual collaborator Charles Brackett didn't want to work on the screenplay, as he was uncomfortable with the material. Official Sites. Sam Gorlopis John Philliber Cain based his novella on a murder perpetrated by a married Queens, New York woman and her lover whose trial he attended whilst working as a journalist in New York. Filmawka Essentials s. Initially, Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler had intended to retain as much of the book's original dialogue as possible. Top Rated Movies Nominated for 7 Oscars.

A month into shooting Wilder suddenly realized how bad it looked, but by then it was too late to re-shoot the earlier scenes. Phyllis Dietrichson Edward G. From metacritic. Jackson Jean Heather Q: Any recommendations for other good film noir from the s and s? The third was The Caine Mutiny. Joe Pete Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Lev Abramov Due to strict wartime food rationing, policemen were stationed in the store where a scene with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck was filmed, to make sure nobody on the film crew was tempted to take away any of the food.

Bit Part uncredited Raymond Chandler Paramount released publicity stills showing four policemen in the store with MacMurray and Stanwyck. On viewing the film's rushes, production head Buddy G. Dietrichson Byron Barr Edward G. Director Billy Wilder originally filmed an ending where Keyes watches Walter Neff go to the gas chamber. External Reviews. Share this page:.

Edit page. Views Read Edit View history. Sam Gorlopis John Philliber In the first scene in which Walter first kisses Phyllis, we see a wedding ring on Walter's hand. Everything That's New on Netflix in September. Both Phyllis and Mr. Stanwyck uncredited John R. Nino Zachetti. He did not say please". Plot Summary.

Susan Hayward and Mona Freeman were initially cast as Lola. Train Conductor uncredited. In that crime, Ruth Snyder persuaded her boyfriend, Judd Gray, to kill her husband Albert after having him take out a big insurance policy - with a double-indemnity clause. He had to persuade Fred MacMurray to accept the part. The murderers were quickly identified, arrested and convicted. Nino Zachetti Richard Gaines The studio acceded to his demands and he returned to finish the script with Wilder, even though the two detested each other. Cain's writing. Raymond Chandler was selected because his writing style had similarities to James M. Hidden categories: Disambiguation pages with short descriptions Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages.

He insisted that he would only take on the role if his character turned out to be an FBI agent at the end, entrapping Barbara Stanwyck's character. Edward G. Pullman Porter uncredited Douglas Spencer The role went to Fred MacMurray. Phyllis Dietrichson Edward G. Namespaces Article Talk. Cain's writing. Dietrichson is found dead on a train track, the police accept the determination of accidental death. Bahasa Indonesia Italiano Edit links.

It was ironic that Raymond Chandler should agree to work on an adaptation of a James M. He was to get half on signing and the other half if the script was approved by the Hays Office. Cache expires in: 65 minutes. Raymond Chandler was selected because his writing style had similarities to James M. Unless Wilder apologized, Chandler threatened to resign. Barbara Stanwyck was the first choice to play Phyllis, but she was unnerved when seeing the role was of a ruthless killer. Pullman Porter uncredited Clarence Muse Shopper in Market uncredited Dick Rush Dogged persistence on Billy Wilder's part eventually wore him down.

Pullman Conductor uncredited Floyd Shackelford Photo Gallery. Was this review helpful to you? Due to strict wartime food rationing, policemen were stationed in the store where a scene with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck was filmed, to make sure nobody on the film crew was tempted to take away any of the food. Paramount released publicity stills showing four policemen in the store with MacMurray and Stanwyck. External Reviews. Double indemnity may also refer to: Double Indemnity , a American film noir Double Indemnity film , a film directed by Jack Smight Double Indemnity novel , a crime novel "Double Indemnity", a short story by science fiction writer Robert Sheckley Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term. September Streaming Picks. Hidden categories: Disambiguation pages with short descriptions Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages. Screenplay writer Raymond Chandler was an oil company executive before he became a writer.

Barton Keyes. Initially, Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler had intended to retain as much of the book's original dialogue as possible. Rate This. Looking for some great streaming picks? Robinson's initial reluctance to sign on largely stemmed from the fact he wasn't keen on being demoted to third lead. Directed by: Billy Wilder. Double Indemnity Yes No Report this.

Walter always called Phyllis "Baby. Edit Report This. The story takes place in According to an April career article on Brian Donlevy in "Films in Review," the actor turned down the lead role because it was "too shady. Was this review helpful to you? Reset Zoom. To rationalize this mistake, in later interviews Wilder claimed that the bad-looking wig was intentional. Dick Powell wanted the role of Walter Neff, but he was under contract to another studio and they wouldn't allow it.

When Keyes comes to the door, after Neff's brief phone conversation, the folder is nowhere to be seen. Trailers and Videos. Namespaces Article Talk. Dietrichson, is an oil company executive. Was this review helpful to you? Train Conductor uncredited. Keyes' Secretary uncredited Constance Purdy Cain later admitted that if he had come up with some of the solutions to the plot that screenwriters Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler did, he would have employed them in his original novel.

Conductor uncredited Betty Farrington In the first scene in which Walter first kisses Phyllis, we see a wedding ring on Walter's hand. Trailers and Videos. Filmawka Essentials s. When Walter Neff first meets Phyllis Dietrichson, much attention is paid to her ankle bracelet "anklet". It was seen only by preview audiences and was cut before the general release. Official Sites. Rate This. In the scene where Phyllis is listening at Neff's door as he talks with Keyes, Keyes exits into the hallway and Phyllis hides behind the door.

Selznick was not amused and even considered legal action against Wilder. Cain based his novella on a murder perpetrated by a married Queens, New York woman and her lover whose trial he attended whilst working as a journalist in New York. Billy Wilder. However, the insurance analyst and Walter's best friend Barton Keyes does not buy the story and suspects that Phyllis has murdered her husband with the help of another man. I think it's a big appeal to this movie, except to younger folks who look at it as "cheesy. The story takes place in Barton Keyes Porter Hall He was to get half on signing and the other half if the script was approved by the Hays Office. He was enraged and tore up his contract. Man uncredited Sam McDaniel

It was seen only by preview audiences and was cut before the general release. To rationalize this mistake, in later interviews Wilder claimed that the bad-looking wig was intentional. Greats Directors. Lola Dietrichson Tom Powers Double Indemnity Quotes [ first lines ] Building attendant : Well, hello there, Mr. The role went to Fred MacMurray. Pullman Porter uncredited John Berry In that crime, Ruth Snyder persuaded her boyfriend, Judd Gray, to kill her husband Albert after having him take out a big insurance policy - with a double-indemnity clause.

Phyllis Dietrichson. Billy Wilder. Stanwyck uncredited John R. Dietrichson Byron Barr Everything That's New on Netflix in September. Lola Dietrichson Tom Powers Cain, which in turn was based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, the subject of a notorious s murder trial. A month into shooting Wilder suddenly realized how bad it looked, but by then it was too late to re-shoot the earlier scenes. Walter Neff Barbara Stanwyck

Cain's writing. Reset Zoom. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Sam Gorlopis. Movies watched in Filmawka Essentials s. To rationalize this mistake, in later interviews Wilder claimed that the bad-looking wig was intentional. Due to strict wartime food rationing, policemen were stationed in the store where a scene with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck was filmed, to make sure nobody on the film crew was tempted to take away any of the food. Billy Wilder had a tough time getting a leading man for this film; many actors including George Raft turned the project down.

In the novel, his name is Walter Huff, and Dietrichson is Nirdlinger. Clear your history. In Raymond Chandler said that Cain was "a [Marcel Proust] in greasy overalls, a dirty little boy with a piece of chalk and a board fence and nobody looking. A month into shooting Wilder suddenly realized how bad it looked, but by then it was too late to re-shoot the earlier scenes. Share this Rating Title: Double Indemnity 8. Bit Part uncredited Raymond Chandler Dietrichson Byron Barr Edit page. Greats Directors.

Check out the lineup of new movies and shows streaming on Netflix this month, including Enola Holmes. Unless Wilder apologized, Chandler threatened to resign. Sam Gorlopis John Philliber Trailers and Videos. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Director Billy Wilder originally filmed an ending where Keyes watches Walter Neff go to the gas chamber. Download as PDF Printable version. Wilder frequently interrupts our work to take phone calls from women". James M. When MacMurray hesitated to accept the part of the cheating executive Sheldrake in The Apartment, his experiences making this film played a part in persuading him that take that role.

The 40 best movies in 's. Norton Fortunio Bonanova Top Rated Movies Nominated for 7 Oscars. Few movies have ever had dialog this entertaining In the novel, his name is Walter Huff, and Dietrichson is Nirdlinger. Greats Directors. That, too, was a very, very good movie Available on Amazon. This film came out in , the same year David O.

Crazy Credits Opening credits are shown over a silhouette of a man on crutches, walking toward the camera. For example, he hung around Jerry's Market on Melrose Avenue in preparation for the scene where Phyllis and Walter would discreetly meet to plan the murder. Q: How does the movie end? Yvonne De Carlo tested for the role of Lola Dietrichson. Norton Fortunio Bonanova When MacMurray hesitated to accept the part of the cheating executive Sheldrake in The Apartment, his experiences making this film played a part in persuading him that take that role. Double indemnity may also refer to: Double Indemnity , a American film noir Double Indemnity film , a film directed by Jack Smight Double Indemnity novel , a crime novel "Double Indemnity", a short story by science fiction writer Robert Sheckley Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term. The script was co-written by Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder. In the scene where Phyllis is listening at Neff's door as he talks with Keyes, Keyes exits into the hallway and Phyllis hides behind the door. Runtime: min 90 min Ontario.

Sam Gorlopis. Was this review helpful to you? Double Indemnity The house used as Barbara Stanwyck's character's home still stands today at Quebec Drive. From metacritic. USA English. Added to Watchlist. Check out the lineup of new movies and shows streaming on Netflix this month, including Enola Holmes.

According to an April career article on Brian Donlevy in "Films in Review," the actor turned down the lead role because it was "too shady. Raymond Chandler was selected because his writing style had similarities to James M. Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. He was to get half on signing and the other half if the script was approved by the Hays Office. Nino Zachetti Richard Gaines Rate This. The blonde wig that Barbara Stanwyck is wearing throughout the movie was the idea of Billy Wilder. The story takes place in Metacritic Reviews. Raymond Chandler did a lot of fieldwork whilst working on the script and took large volumes of notes.

The role went to Fred MacMurray. Pullman Conductor uncredited Floyd Shackelford Use the HTML below. Official Sites. Due to strict wartime food rationing, policemen were stationed in the store where a scene with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck was filmed, to make sure nobody on the film crew was tempted to take away any of the food. He can even make a speech about something as boring as insurance and still keep you riveted to the screen. That, too, was a very, very good movie Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. In the first scene in which Walter first kisses Phyllis, we see a wedding ring on Walter's hand.

Metacritic Reviews. Views Read Edit View history. Dietrichson, is an oil company executive. Fred MacMurray was married and the ring was not noticed until post-production. Stanwyck uncredited John R. Yvonne De Carlo tested for the role of Lola Dietrichson. Language: English. Namespaces Article Talk. As this ran completely counter to James M. Billy Wilder's first thriller.

See the full list. Dietrichson Byron Barr Sign In. The script was co-written by Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder. When Walter Neff first meets Phyllis Dietrichson, much attention is paid to her ankle bracelet "anklet". Walter always called Phyllis "Baby. Raymond Chandler was selected because his writing style had similarities to James M. When Mr. The door opens into the hallway which isn't allowed by building codes, even back then, but it does give Phyllis something to hide behind and increases the tension. Was this review helpful to you?

Lola Dietrichson Tom Powers To settle it, Wilder hired a couple of contract players from the studio to read passages of Cain's original dialogue aloud. Cain, which in turn was based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, the subject of a notorious s murder trial. The scene where Neff and Dietrichson can't get their car started after the murder was added by Billy Wilder after his car wouldn't start at the end of a shooting day. Nino Zachetti. Sam Gorlopis. The apartment building where Fred MacMurray's character lives still stands at N. Norton Fortunio Bonanova Edit Did You Know?

Raymond Chandler hated the experience of writing the script with Billy Wilder so much that he actually walked out and would not return unless a list of demands was met. Robinson were Oscar nominated for their roles in this film. I think it's a big appeal to this movie, except to younger folks who look at it as "cheesy. The 40 best movies in 's. This film came out in , the same year David O. Interestingly, of the 3 films where MacMurray played disreputable characters two were in films directed by Billy Wilder. That, too, was a very, very good movie The third was The Caine Mutiny. Fred MacMurray was married and the ring was not noticed until post-production.

Bahasa Indonesia Italiano Edit links. Available on Amazon. When Walter Neff first meets Phyllis Dietrichson, much attention is paid to her ankle bracelet "anklet". Top Rated Movies Nominated for 7 Oscars. Paramount released publicity stills showing four policemen in the store with MacMurray and Stanwyck. Fred MacMurray's reputation at the time was for playing nice guys, so he didn't feel he was up to the challenge. Look up double indemnity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Release Dates. Cain believed he deserved credit and remuneration.

On viewing the film's rushes, production head Buddy G. Sam Gorlopis. Barton Keyes Porter Hall Q: How does the movie end? James M. Wilder frequently interrupts our work to take phone calls from women". Susan Hayward and Mona Freeman were initially cast as Lola. Due to strict wartime food rationing, policemen were stationed in the store where a scene with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck was filmed, to make sure nobody on the film crew was tempted to take away any of the food. When Walter Neff first meets Phyllis Dietrichson, much attention is paid to her ankle bracelet "anklet".

This was, however, the depth of the Red Scare in Hollywood and Guild members rejected the socialist notion and ran from the attempt. The third was The Caine Mutiny. Cache expires in: 65 minutes. Phyllis Dietrichson Edward G. He had to persuade Fred MacMurray to accept the part. Norton Fortunio Bonanova Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Both Phyllis and Mr.

Trivia In the first scene in which Walter first kisses Phyllis, we see a wedding ring on Walter's hand. Share this Rating Title: Double Indemnity 8. Check out the lineup of new movies and shows streaming on Netflix this month, including Enola Holmes. Griffith classic. Selznick released Since You Went Away Pullman Porter uncredited Oscar Smith Phyllis Dietrichson. The script was co-written by Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder.

Views Read Edit View history. Phyllis Dietrichson. With the camera following him, Neff lurches towards the balcony railing overlooking rows and rows of uniform corporate desks. He did not say please". Cache expires in: 65 minutes. Nino Zachetti. Walter Neff Barbara Stanwyck Raymond Chandler did a lot of fieldwork whilst working on the script and took large volumes of notes. However, the insurance analyst and Walter's best friend Barton Keyes does not buy the story and suspects that Phyllis has murdered her husband with the help of another man. Clear your history.

Full Cast and Crew. When MacMurray hesitated to accept the part of the cheating executive Sheldrake in The Apartment, his experiences making this film played a part in persuading him that take that role. The part of Walter Neff was originally offered to George Raft. When Walter and Phyllis meet at the market, they are in the baby food aisle. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Use the HTML below. Alternate Versions. User Ratings. Phyllis Dietrichson.

Sign In. Movies watched in Directed by: Billy Wilder. The 40 best movies in 's. Phyllis Dietrichson Edward G. To settle it, Wilder hired a couple of contract players from the studio to read passages of Cain's original dialogue aloud. Cache expires in: 65 minutes. Walter always called her Baby instead of her name. Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler did not get along whilst writing the script, a process that was apparently filled with arguments.

According to an April career article on Brian Donlevy in "Films in Review," the actor turned down the lead role because it was "too shady. Barton Keyes Porter Hall Few movies have ever had dialog this entertaining Look up double indemnity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. He can even make a speech about something as boring as insurance and still keep you riveted to the screen. Reset Zoom. Norton Fortunio Bonanova Billy Wilder's usual collaborator Charles Brackett didn't want to work on the screenplay, as he was uncomfortable with the material. Nino Zachetti.

Metacritic Reviews. Wilder effectively exorcised his demons about dealing with alcoholics with his next film, The Lost Weekend Lou Schwartz uncredited Florence Wix The murderers were quickly identified, arrested and convicted. He was to get half on signing and the other half if the script was approved by the Hays Office. Billy Wilder's usual collaborator Charles Brackett didn't want to work on the screenplay, as he was uncomfortable with the material. Movies watched in It was Powers' first film role since and his start to a "second film career" with many supporting roles until his death in

Robinson's initial reluctance to sign on largely stemmed from the fact he wasn't keen on being demoted to third lead. Namespaces Article Talk. Billy Wilder's first thriller. In the opening scenes, as Walter Neff stumbles off the elevator on his way to his office to record his confession, the vast two-tiered office is empty and dark. He did not say please". To settle it, Wilder hired a couple of contract players from the studio to read passages of Cain's original dialogue aloud. Cain novel, as he felt that Cain's work was gutter trash. Robinson were Oscar nominated for their roles in this film.

Lola Dietrichson Tom Powers They appear only via the flashback as Neff records his story. It was Powers' first film role since and his start to a "second film career" with many supporting roles until his death in Country: USA. External Sites. Dietrichson Byron Barr Top Rated Movies Nominated for 7 Oscars. The role went to Fred MacMurray. Wilder frequently interrupts our work to take phone calls from women".

The apartment building where Fred MacMurray's character lives still stands at N. To rationalize this mistake, in later interviews Wilder claimed that the bad-looking wig was intentional. Edit Report This. For example, he hung around Jerry's Market on Melrose Avenue in preparation for the scene where Phyllis and Walter would discreetly meet to plan the murder. The 40 best movies in 's. Release Dates. Cain believed he deserved credit and remuneration. Runtime: min 90 min Ontario. Raymond Chandler did a lot of fieldwork whilst working on the script and took large volumes of notes. Reset Zoom.

When Walter Neff first meets Phyllis Dietrichson, much attention is paid to her ankle bracelet "anklet". Movies watched in See the full list. In the novel, his name is Walter Huff, and Dietrichson is Nirdlinger. Share this Rating Title: Double Indemnity 8. Everything That's New on Netflix in September. Barton Keyes. The studio acceded to his demands and he returned to finish the script with Wilder, even though the two detested each other.

In the opening scenes, as Walter Neff stumbles off the elevator on his way to his office to record his confession, the vast two-tiered office is empty and dark. In Raymond Chandler said that Cain was "a [Marcel Proust] in greasy overalls, a dirty little boy with a piece of chalk and a board fence and nobody looking. The blonde wig that Barbara Stanwyck is wearing throughout the movie was the idea of Billy Wilder. I think it's a big appeal to this movie, except to younger folks who look at it as "cheesy. Wilder didn't get on with the famous novelist, whose constant drinking irritated him. User Reviews. However, the insurance analyst and Walter's best friend Barton Keyes does not buy the story and suspects that Phyllis has murdered her husband with the help of another man. Barton Keyes Porter Hall Runtime: min 90 min Ontario. Selznick was not amused and even considered legal action against Wilder.

Pullman Conductor uncredited Floyd Shackelford To avoid being sued for defamation of character, they changed the name. Lola Dietrichson. In the scene where Phyllis is listening at Neff's door as he talks with Keyes, Keyes exits into the hallway and Phyllis hides behind the door. Yvonne De Carlo tested for the role of Lola Dietrichson. Cain, which in turn was based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, the subject of a notorious s murder trial. Trailers and Videos. This was a highly unusual occurrence for any writer at any studio at the time, signifying the high regard that Chandler was held in by Paramount and Billy Wilder. This was, however, the depth of the Red Scare in Hollywood and Guild members rejected the socialist notion and ran from the attempt.

It was ironic that Raymond Chandler should agree to work on an adaptation of a James M. Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Double indemnity. Both Phyllis and Mr. Release Dates. Stanwyck uncredited John R. Raymond Chandler hated the experience of writing the script with Billy Wilder so much that he actually walked out and would not return unless a list of demands was met. In the novel, his name is Walter Huff, and Dietrichson is Nirdlinger. Company Credits.