Side Street

Side Street (1950) is an American crime film noir directed by Anthony Mann. The motion picture was filmed on location throughout New York City and culminated in one of the first modern car chases, prior to 1968's Bullitt. Much of the film is set in the vicinity of the long-demolished Third Avenue El, a favorite location of the few films made in the city during that era. This film-noir features Farley Granger and Cathy O'Donnell for the second and... more

Side Street (1950) is an American crime film noir directed by Anthony Mann. The motion picture was filmed on location throughout New York City and culminated in one of the first modern car chases, prior to 1968's Bullitt. Much of the film is set in the vicinity of the long-demolished Third Avenue El, a favorite location of the few films made in the city during that era. This film-noir features Farley Granger and Cathy O'Donnell for the second and last time; their earlier film was the noted noir They Live By Night (1948). The story is of Joe Norson (Granger) is a letter carrier who feels guilty for not being able to afford the finer things for his wife, Ellie (O'Donnell). Joe Norson lives with his in-laws and he's found work as a part-time mail carrier, but because he wants the best for his expectant wife, he rationalizes stealing what he thinks is $200 from a lawyer's office. Once home he discovers he's actually stolen $30,000 from Victor Backett (Edmund Ryan), a corrupt attorney who... less