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Old Movie Stars
Of Film Noir

When we think of old movie stars of film noir, we're not thinking of the happy-go-lucky, wholesome guys and dolls of mainstream A-pics.

No, these film noir women and film noir men of the silver screen were tough talkin' mugs and dames who rarely smiled, unless it was a sardonic laugh. More often, their expressions were of either desperation, cool cunning, or laid back cynicism born of dashed hopes.

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Some of these classic film noir stars of the 1940's or 1950's are considered B-list movie stars, but we love 'em just the same, if not more. Perhaps the films they appeared in were considered B movies or low budget pictures. Or maybe the actor or actress merely had a supporting role.

Whatever the case, here is a partial list of some favorite movie stars of film noir. You'll find that their names link to pages with more on the movies each was in, as well as links to buying DVDs, books or memorabilia featuring that star:

Mugs

Sterling Hayden
Glenn Ford
Dana Andrews
Van Heflin
Edmond OBrien
Jack Palance
Van Heflin
Alan Ladd
Robert Mitchum
Richard Widmark

Dames

Claire Trevor
Ava Gardner
Gloria Grahame
Veronica Lake
Jan Sterling
Rita Hayworth
Thelma Ritter
Evelyn Keyes

Don't be chagrined if you don't see your favorites here...this is a work in progress and this list will be growing, so be sure to check back.

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Old Movie Stars Of Film Noir

Old Movie Stars
Of Film Noir