The Great Flamarion

thumb thumb|Erich von Stroheim as The Great Flamarion and Mary Beth Hughes as Connie Wallace. thumb|Esther Howard, Dan Duryea and Mary Beth Hughes. The Great Flamarion is a 1945 American black-and-white film noir about an expert marksman entertainer who falls in love with a woman; she pressures him to murder her alcoholic husband, but she is having an affair with another man. Like many films noirs, the film's narrative is told in flashback. Directed by Anthony Mann. Written by Heinz Herald, Richard Weil, and Anne Wigton, based on the short-story "Big Shot" by Vicki Baum and Anne Wigton. The Great Flamarion [Before strangling her] That was your curtain speech, Connie. Dialogue Connie Wallace: You know, no matter how fast you drink it the distilleries can still stay way ahead of you. Al Wallace: Yup. But by next week I'll have 'em workin nights to do it! Cleo: Still collecting men as a hobby? Connie Wallace: Can you think of a better one? Cast Erich von Stroheim - The Great Flamarion Mary Beth Hughes - Connie Wallace Dan Duryea - Al Wallace Stephen Barclay - Eddie Wheeler Lester Allen - Tony Esther Howard - Cleo Michael Mark - Nightwatchman External links Category:1945 American films Category:American drama films Category:Film noir Category:Films directed by Anthony Mann Category:Films based on short fiction Category:American mystery films Category:Films set in Chicago Category:Films set in Mexico Category:Films set in Los Angeles Category:Films set in the 1930s Category:1945 English-language films