It can’t only be reviews, Phenomenal 5 lists, and commentaries, right? Know Your Movies is all about having fun. Here’s how it works: I’ll share a single shot from a movie. It can be extremely serious or completely absurd. After that I’ll provide you with three hints. The rest is up to you. Hop in the comments section and share your guess as well as any thoughts or memories you have on the movie, actor/actress, or the scene itself. It should be a blast.
Today’s image is from a film that is one of my favorites of all time. So here is the shot. Three hints will follow.
Hint 1: Released in 1949
Hint 2: Was shot primarily in Vienna, Austria
Hint 3: Harry Lime
Now head to the comments and share your guess. It’s a classic shot that should make it obvious for some. I would also love to hear your thoughts on the film, the scene, or anything else related to it. Now feel free to guess and discuss this fabulous movie classic.
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‘The Third Man’. Great flick!
One of my favorites of all time.
The Third Man. Loved the zither music as the theme.
Oh me too. It works so well with the film. I love this movie from start to finish. A true favorite of mine.
Either Music here I come.
Zither
Perfect isn’t it?
Is it The Third Man? I watched this one for my 30 classics marathon a while back and was especially taken by the cinematography and the use of shadows.
Yep. The camera work is simply breathtaking. So many incredible shots and the use of lighting added so much to the picture.
Great flick and great pic too. One of my all time favourites.
Sorry for my absence of late bro. Taking a step back from blogging just now. I’ll be back again soon. 🙂
Hey no worries my friend. I completely understand. Look forward to your return.
And I’m with you, this is one of my very favorites too. I can watch it anytime.
One of my all time favorite films, and such an iconic image!
Amen! A favorite of mine as well and it’s an image that is unforgettable. Glad you love the film too.
Either an homage or a ripoff of that shot is found in “The Dead Zone”, and it was used on one of the posters for that film.
Really? That’s interesting. I wasn’t aware of that at all.
I had no idea but I loved the game here. Nice feature Keith. I’ll do better next time.
LOL…This is about the fifth or sixth one. Look them up. Some have been a lot easier than this one. 😉
Good selection. I watched The Third Man for the first time last year and it instantly became a favourite. For the moonlit, cobblestone streets of Vienna. Joseph Cotton. Anton Karas’ incredible zither score and the eternal twinkle in Orson Welles’ eye… All of these elements conspire, like Harry Lime’s partners in crime, to create one of the most memorable character entrances in motion picture history. ….The ending was brilliant too.
Yes, yes, and yes! I agree with everything you said. For me Joseph Cotten is one of the great actors that few recognize today. He was great in this film and everything else he has done.
Fantastic film!
Isn’t it great? It’s one of those movies I just can’t get enough of.
Aiyah, I wish I knew Keith. Looks like a classic noir, yes? That is one heck of a great shot.
It’s a tremendous film Ruth. The Third Man. I highly recommend it. It’s a showcase for one of the most underrated actors of all time Joseph Cotten. The cinematography is gorgeous and the story itself is mesmerizing. You really need to check this one out. One of my very favorites.
Great film… fun game. Thankfully one of those films I instantly recognize!
It’s such a good movie, right? Glad you enjoyed the post. This is about the fifth or so one I have done. You should look up the others. A couple are pretty funny.
..how have I missed the others! Checking now…
The Third Man.
Yes sir! Love that movie.
Sorry I’m a bit late to the game. I do love The Third Man, it’s one of my favorites as well.
Great to hear. I was really late coming to this movie. I’m so glad I finally caught up with it a couple of years ago. I just recently grabbed it on Blu-ray. It’s a essential for any collection in my opinion.
I am sad to say I remember the theme far more than I do the movie
It is a memorable theme as well. I absolutely love the movie though. Such a complete package that really worked for me.
Have always loved that image. Incredibly composed and the movie is shot and lit impeccably. Cool post, Keith.
Thanks. It is pretty iconic isn’t it? Love that movie.
As do I! When I reviewed it recently, you were gracious enough to stop by and check out the post.
Man, just seeing that one image makes me want to watch this again. Fantastic film.
Amen! It’s fabulous isn’t it. It’s also a great example of why Joseph Cotten was one of the most underrated actors ever.