M (1931)

M (1931)

Nero-Film 

11 May 1931

Crime Drama

DVD
C-

I found this flatter and more simplistic than I expected from a "classic," although the theme of unfounded accusations was interesting and no doubt had political significance in early '30s Germany.  Fritz Lang directed and, yes, it's a breakthrough role for Peter Lorre.

Fury (1936)

Fury (1936)

MGM

June 5, 1936

Crime Drama

DVD
C-

The first quarter hour is just set-up, before Tracy's character is apparently set up.  Fritz Lang directed and co-wrote the screenplay, sixteen years before he directed Clash by Night.

Clash by Night

Clash by Night
RKO
June 6, 1952
Drama
DVD
C-

Stanwyck and Monroe onscreen together, seals in Monterey Bay, and that's about the extent of what I liked.  Fritz Lang directed.