Daisy Kenyon (Fox Film Noir)
20th Century Fox - 20th Century Fox
Release date: 2008-03-11
DVD
Director:Otto Preminger
Actors: Joan Crawford, Dana Andrews, Henry Fonda, Ruth Warrick, Martha Stewart
B&W, Bittersweet, Crumbling Marriages, Drama, English, Feature, Feature Film-drama, Infidelity, Love Triangles, Melodrama, Movie, Poignant, Questionable for Children, Romance, Romantic Drama, Self-Destructive Romance, Sentimental, Somber, Tearjerking, Tense
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Daisy Kenyon (Fox Film Noir)
Date undefinedFew of Joan's Crawford's films were good. This film is not an example of a good one. First this is a bland soap opera through and through. It starts off completely dull and does not improve.
The "noirish aspect" of this film is indeed present but Director Otto Preminger's handling of the material is incompetent. The screenplay lacks focus and direction and all the characters except for Fonda's are unlikeable. Fonda himself hated this picture and his role and only agreed to appear in it to complete his contractual obligation for Fox.
The problem is one cannot understand why Crawford would want Andrews who is as stale as cardboard. I agree with the reviewer who said that Crawford had no sex appeal (despite her being a nymphomaniac in real life) and absolutely no chemistry with her leading men. She is also unflatteringly photographed in a lot of scenes (you can actually see blemishes and her freckled skin).
Another problem is the question of why Fonda is enamored of her. There is nothing in the screenplay to explain his motivation or his attraction to her. Thus, the entire plot is unbelievable and as such, it does not impress because one feels no empathy or sympathy for the characters. A good movie makes one root for its protaganists. One could care less how this film turns out.
The mood is atmospheric and the lighting is dark as film noir should be. That's about as "noirish" as it gets. The film is worth a look if you haven't seen it but I know almost definitely that this is one film I have no desire to watch again.
Daisy Kenyon (Fox Film Noir)
Date undefinedThis is one of Joan Crawford's finest performances. She was too old to play Daisy and she knew it, but she saw a chance to give a controlled, sincere performance. She fought for and got two of the hottest male stars of the time, Dana Andrews and Henry Fonda. Andrews was just off of LAURA and Fonda had just returned from the War. They both excel in their roles. Of course a key light does follow Joan highlighted her expressive eyes in many scenes, but other than that, the whole production is top drawer. Otto Preminger directs with a sure, professional hand. Ruth Warrick is also a plus as Andrew's neurotic wife. Production values are great. A super scene at The Stork Club, full of atmosphere and famous personalities making cameo appearances. Look for John Garfield seated at the bar sipping a drink! This is a MUST for Crawford fans. You won't be disappointed.
Daisy Kenyon (Fox Film Noir)
Date undefinedThis "Fox Film Noir" series release is misleading. Despite starring Mildred Pierce's Joan Crawford, re-teaming Otto Preminger and Dana Andrews (Laura, Fallen Angel), and featuring Martha Stewart (In a Lonely Place), this film is by no means a "film noir," but it is a fine and enjoyable (but pretty much routine) vehicle for Joan Crawford, on loan-out to Fox from WB during her post-Mildred Pierce comeback phase, as a working "girl" torn between two lovers. Dana Andrews and Henry Fonda, as her suitors, an unhappily married wealthy lawyer with two daughters and a widowed WWII veteran/boat designer, are clearly fulfilling studio contract duties with this film and neither of them seems very inspired by their roles, but they get the job done and Joan Crawford is always fun to watch. If you like 1940s women's films, you'll enjoy watching this movie. If you want bonafide film noir, look elsewhere.
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