- Actors: William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, Claire Trevor, Basil Rathbone, Margaret Wycherly
- Directors: Jack Conway
- Writers: Frederick Kohner, Guy Trosper, Howard Emmett Rogers, John H. Kafka
- Producers: Edwin H. Knopf
- Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Warner Archives
- DVD Release Date: 15 Sep 2009
- Run Time: 83 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B003156IHU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 88,569 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) presents "CROSSROADS" (1942) (83 min/B&W) -- Starring: William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, Claire Trevor & Basil Rathbone
Directed by Jack Conway
Diplomat David Talbot (William Powell) and his bride Lucienne (Hedy Lamarr) are enjoying a honeymoon in Paris when David is confronted by extortionists who demand money in exchange for not turning him in to the police. David has no idea what the men are talking about and ignores their threats, but the men prove good to their word, and David finds himself on trial for a series of thefts. At the trial, David's name is cleared when Henri Sarrow (Basil Rathbone) testifies that he knew the man who committed the crimes, a friend of his who recently died.
However, after the trial, David meets Sarrow, who informs David that he lied under oath; according to Sarrow, David did indeed commit the robberies while suffering from amnesia after a severe blow to the head, and if he wants to keep the facts quiet, he'll do whatever Sarrow says.
This is some Classic stuff with a fabulous cast! Doesn't get any better than this for "whodunits"
BIOS:
1. Jack Conway (Director)
Date of Birth: 17 July 1887 - Graceville, Minnesota
Date of Death: 11 October 1952 - Pacific Palisades, California
2. William Powell
Date of Birth: 29 July 1892 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date of Death: 5 March 1984 - Palm Springs, California
3. Hedy Lamarr [aka: Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler]
Date of Birth: 9 November 1914 - Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Date of Death: 19 January 2000 - Orlando, Florida
4. Claire Trevor (aka: Claire Wemlinger)
Date of Birth: 8 March 1910 - New York, New York
Date of Death: 8 April 2000 - Newport Beach, California
5. Basil Bathbone [aka: Philip St. John Basil Rathbone]
Date of Birth: 13 June 1892 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Date of Death: 21 July 1967 - New York City, New York
Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]
Total Time: 83 min on DVD ~ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ~ (December 17, 2009)
Directed by Jack Conway
Diplomat David Talbot (William Powell) and his bride Lucienne (Hedy Lamarr) are enjoying a honeymoon in Paris when David is confronted by extortionists who demand money in exchange for not turning him in to the police. David has no idea what the men are talking about and ignores their threats, but the men prove good to their word, and David finds himself on trial for a series of thefts. At the trial, David's name is cleared when Henri Sarrow (Basil Rathbone) testifies that he knew the man who committed the crimes, a friend of his who recently died.
However, after the trial, David meets Sarrow, who informs David that he lied under oath; according to Sarrow, David did indeed commit the robberies while suffering from amnesia after a severe blow to the head, and if he wants to keep the facts quiet, he'll do whatever Sarrow says.
This is some Classic stuff with a fabulous cast! Doesn't get any better than this for "whodunits"
BIOS:
1. Jack Conway (Director)
Date of Birth: 17 July 1887 - Graceville, Minnesota
Date of Death: 11 October 1952 - Pacific Palisades, California
2. William Powell
Date of Birth: 29 July 1892 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date of Death: 5 March 1984 - Palm Springs, California
3. Hedy Lamarr [aka: Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler]
Date of Birth: 9 November 1914 - Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Date of Death: 19 January 2000 - Orlando, Florida
4. Claire Trevor (aka: Claire Wemlinger)
Date of Birth: 8 March 1910 - New York, New York
Date of Death: 8 April 2000 - Newport Beach, California
5. Basil Bathbone [aka: Philip St. John Basil Rathbone]
Date of Birth: 13 June 1892 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Date of Death: 21 July 1967 - New York City, New York
Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]
Total Time: 83 min on DVD ~ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ~ (December 17, 2009)
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3 reviews
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Best One Yet
24 Nov 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase
Of the all the Lamarr/Powell pairings, this is the best one I've seen. This film was very good, establishing the security of the relationship and life shared by the couple, and then the complete turmoil that is created when he is accused of crimes he cannot remember. All the actors were perfectly cast, each with a flawless understanding of their role. Hedy is of course the same treat she always is, and the reason I watched it. Its one of her good dramas, and great performances. Watch it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
"Crossroads (1942) ... Powell/Lamarr/Trevor/Rathbone ... Jack Conway (Director) (2009)"
18 Sep 2011
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) presents "CROSSROADS" (1942) (83 min/B&W) -- Starring: William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, Claire Trevor & Basil Rathbone
Directed by Jack Conway
Diplomat David Talbot (William Powell) and his bride Lucienne (Hedy Lamarr) are enjoying a honeymoon in Paris when David is confronted by extortionists who demand money in exchange for not turning him in to the police. David has no idea what the men are talking about and ignores their threats, but the men prove good to their word, and David finds himself on trial for a series of thefts. At the trial, David's name is cleared when Henri Sarrow (Basil Rathbone) testifies that he knew the man who committed the crimes, a friend of his who recently died.
However, after the trial, David meets Sarrow, who informs David that he lied under oath; according to Sarrow, David did indeed commit the robberies while suffering from amnesia after a severe blow to the head, and if he wants to keep the facts quiet, he'll do whatever Sarrow says.
This is some Classic stuff with a fabulous cast! Doesn't get any better than this for "whodunits"
BIOS:
1. Jack Conway (Director)
Date of Birth: 17 July 1887 - Graceville, Minnesota
Date of Death: 11 October 1952 - Pacific Palisades, California
2. William Powell
Date of Birth: 29 July 1892 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date of Death: 5 March 1984 - Palm Springs, California
3. Hedy Lamarr [aka: Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler]
Date of Birth: 9 November 1914 - Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Date of Death: 19 January 2000 - Orlando, Florida
4. Claire Trevor (aka: Claire Wemlinger)
Date of Birth: 8 March 1910 - New York, New York
Date of Death: 8 April 2000 - Newport Beach, California
5. Basil Bathbone [aka: Philip St. John Basil Rathbone]
Date of Birth: 13 June 1892 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Date of Death: 21 July 1967 - New York City, New York
Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]
Total Time: 83 min on DVD ~ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ~ (December 17, 2009)
Directed by Jack Conway
Diplomat David Talbot (William Powell) and his bride Lucienne (Hedy Lamarr) are enjoying a honeymoon in Paris when David is confronted by extortionists who demand money in exchange for not turning him in to the police. David has no idea what the men are talking about and ignores their threats, but the men prove good to their word, and David finds himself on trial for a series of thefts. At the trial, David's name is cleared when Henri Sarrow (Basil Rathbone) testifies that he knew the man who committed the crimes, a friend of his who recently died.
However, after the trial, David meets Sarrow, who informs David that he lied under oath; according to Sarrow, David did indeed commit the robberies while suffering from amnesia after a severe blow to the head, and if he wants to keep the facts quiet, he'll do whatever Sarrow says.
This is some Classic stuff with a fabulous cast! Doesn't get any better than this for "whodunits"
BIOS:
1. Jack Conway (Director)
Date of Birth: 17 July 1887 - Graceville, Minnesota
Date of Death: 11 October 1952 - Pacific Palisades, California
2. William Powell
Date of Birth: 29 July 1892 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date of Death: 5 March 1984 - Palm Springs, California
3. Hedy Lamarr [aka: Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler]
Date of Birth: 9 November 1914 - Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Date of Death: 19 January 2000 - Orlando, Florida
4. Claire Trevor (aka: Claire Wemlinger)
Date of Birth: 8 March 1910 - New York, New York
Date of Death: 8 April 2000 - Newport Beach, California
5. Basil Bathbone [aka: Philip St. John Basil Rathbone]
Date of Birth: 13 June 1892 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Date of Death: 21 July 1967 - New York City, New York
Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]
Total Time: 83 min on DVD ~ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ~ (December 17, 2009)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Just okay
15 July 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
While I really like both Hedy Lamarr and William Powell, this film is not a great use of their talents. Powell is a much better comedic actor and you find yourself looking for more of his charm and wit, but not much is there in this movie. Lamarr is most famous for looking great but also was a pretty good actress. Here she has little to do with her part and aside from a couple scenes, they have her with some goofy hairstyles that don't do her justice. Rathbone and Trevor are both very good as villians here and keep the film from being any worse. Also Felix Breshart is always good to see, but his comedic skills like Powell are muted with the screenplay. See The Heavenly Body for a better pairing of Powell & Lamarr.
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