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Dangerous Crossing (Fox Film Noir) | 
 enlarge | Director: Joseph M. Newman
Actors: Jeanne Crain, Michael Rennie, Max Showalter, Carl Betz, Mary Anderson
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 13083
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2244667D
UPC: 024543446675
EAN: 0024543446675
ASIN: B0010KHOSU
Theatrical Release Date: 1953
Release Date: March 11, 2008
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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 03/11/2008 Run time: 75 minutes Rating: Nr
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A relaxing cruise turns into a terrifying journey in Joseph M. Newman's Dangerous Crossing. Part of the Fox Film Noir series, Newman's classy B-movie plays more like a psychological thriller with some particularly atmospheric visuals (heavy on the studio-generated fog). As her honeymoon begins, newlywed Ruth Bowman (Jeanne Craine, Pinky) explores the ship while husband John (Carl Betz, The Donna Reed Show) runs an errand. On deck, a friendly divorcee warns Ruth, "You mustn't let him out of your sight--husbands can get lost so easily." (The familiar-looking sets were recycled from 1953's Titanic and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.) Hours later, John hasn't returned, and no one has seen him. Ruth's inquiries uncover an empty room, a missing passport, and her spouse's absence from the passenger list. All signs point to delusion. Ruth's plight brings her to the attention of Dr. Paul Manning (the elegant Michael Rennie, The Day the Earth Stood Still), who offers to help in any way he can. Though Ruth confesses to a brief bout with depression, there's nothing else in her background to indicate instability, but that disclosure leads Manning to the real cause of her distress. Based on John Dickson Carr's 1943 radio play Cabin B-13 and shot in 19 days, Newman (This Island Earth) conjures up as much intrigue as Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes. The excellent extras include comprehensive commentary from Fox historian Aubrey Solomon, a short featurette (Peril at Sea: Charting a Dangerous Crossing), several stills galleries, and the original theatrical trailer. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 Film Noir, Mystery November 30, 2008
Fairly decent plot, with some level of mystery, probably a "B" movie. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the movie. If you enjoy film noir, I'd recommend this film. It might be worth seeing because Michael Rennie of "The Day the World Stood Still" starred in the movie.
Fun Film Noir Thriller October 16, 2008
I had never seen this film noir. I liked it because it draws you into the mystery. A new bride along with her husband are going on a cruise for their honeymoon. He leaves her in her cabin to "check" on something and promptly disappears. When upset bride, Jeanne Crain goes to check on her missing husband she returns to her cabin to find it's not her cabin at all! It's enough to drive a new bride crazy. Is she? We know what happened because we just saw it. Why won't anybody believe her? What's going on? After awhile it becomes fun to try to work out the mystery. It's kind of like "Gaslight" on a ship.
 A Hidden Gem October 10, 2008
After a whirlwind romance, a couple set sail on the "Monrovia" for their dream honeymoon. But no bliss ensues. Hubby Carl Betz (the dad on the "Donna Reed Show"), vanishes after a trip to the Bursar's office. The frantic new bride (Jeanne Crain) is understandably beside herself! An overwrought Crain looks high and low but receives scant assistance from a polite, though skeptical crew. No one saw Betz! JC has no record of any marriage- Betz had all their papers. Viewers know all along that Crain is right but who will believe her? There are some great noir touches: those gloomy, misty nighttime decks, dark corners, dreary corridors and that moaning foghorn. There is a spooky trip to the baggage room and that creepy old man who keeps turning up. A good review won't give a resolution but just maybe that good girl Crain will land on her feet. Maybe! The bottom line is that "Dangerous Crossing" is very well done. DC is fast moving with no wasted movement. The small screen, black and white format adds to the tension. Ms. Crain is very good in the lead. She was certainly an attractive woman. Michael Rennie shines as the ship's doctor and the one supportive crew member. Honorable mention goes to veteran character actor Willis Bouchey as the ship's skipper. Many may remember his face and distinctive voice. It was he who delivered that wonderful closing line: "Nothing's too good for the man who shot Liberty Valance!" The only negative here is one wonders what a second viewing might produce. Would it reveal a hole in the plot or would it divulge a clue or two as to what Betz was up to? 2 closing questions: When did Hollywood lose the talent for making tight, "efficient" films like "Dangerous Crossing"? And why did Hollywood forget about black and white films?
 please stop the fog horn September 20, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
l read the other reviews before l bought....well l am sorry but l love british mysteries but this one was so boring....dark ship, fog, woman looking, looking, and the fog horn never stops...yes the end is ok but the getting there is way, way too long....l really fast forwarded some places just to boring, spend money on another please.
A Fun Example of the Genre September 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Dangerous Crossing" was not intended to be a great movie, nor is it. But it is a lot of fun and incorporates many of the characteristics of its genre. The acting is good, the plot fun (with a twist), and the ship setting creates a special atmosphere. I recommend this film, and the DVD is of very good quality.
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