“Behind Green Lights“ (1946) - A retro noir movie [1:04:00]

“Behind Green Lights“ is a classic 1946 film noir directed by Otto Brower. The story follows police lieutenant Sam Carson, played by William Gargan, as he investigates the murder of private investigator Walter Bard. The plot kicks off when Bard’s bullet-ridden body is discovered in a car parked outside the police station. Janet Bradley, portrayed by Carole Landis, becomes a key figure in the investigation after Carson finds her name in Bard’s appointment book. She confesses that Bard had been blackmailing her friend, and complications arise when it is revealed that Bard was actually poisoned. Amidst political pressure and corruption, Carson navigates a tangled web of deceit, encountering Bard’s estranged wife and her lawyer boyfriend, as well as uncovering the involvement of the corrupt medical examiner, Dr. Yager. The film is a quintessential example of the film noir genre, with themes of blackmail, political intrigue, and corruption driving the narrative. ________________