at theaters: july 28, 1950

premiere

Opened in movie theaters 63 years ago today:

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MYSTERY STREET (Ricardo Montalban, Sally Forrest, Elsa Lanchester; directed by John Sturges)

Review: “An intriguing film noir, directed by John Sturges, that blends murder mystery with forensic science. If anyone tells you forensic science is a new phenomenon in contemporary entertainment, just direct that person to Mystery Street and they will be in for a pleasant surprise.”  Film Noir of the Week

Quote: “Know her? Sure, I knew her. I was never close enough to smell her perfume, but I knew her!”

Trivia: The film’s working title was “Murder at Harvard.” —imdb.com

starDate: carmen dragon

birthday

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Carmen Dragon

Born: July 28, 1914, Antioch, Calif.
Father of: musician Daryl Dragon (Captain & Tennille)
Shared Oscar for: the music to COVER GIRL (1944)
Conducted: the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Recommended films: INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, KISS TOMORROW GOOD-BYE, THE IN-LAWS (as actor), COVER GIRL…