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In this classic film noir, the middle-aged proprietor of a road-side diner (Cecil Kellaway) hires a drifter (John Garfield) to help out around the restaurant. But the new assistant quickly begins a torrid affair with his boss’ beautiful young wife (Lana Turner), and the two conspire to murder the husband and seize his assets.

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% Metacritic: 84%

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“a tremendously tense and dramatic show...gives Lana Turner and John Garfield the best roles of their careers” - NY Times

“must have driven the censors nuts with all its buried hints of sexual depravity” - The Guardian

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2:00 MOVIE at Cinematheque/Cleveland Institute of Art, 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

Free parking in the lots with "Cinematheque" signs on E 117th Street (accessible only from Euclid).

AFTER THE MOVIE: EATS/DISCUSSION at Panera Bread, 11490 Euclid Avenue, a two minute walk from the theater. Click here for the menu

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