Movies for the Day, Sunday, July 23, 2017

A Russian refugee, a murder investigation, and a handicapped pianist are all part of today's movies.

The Last Command (1928) is the story of a
refugee Russian general in Hollywood.  This silent
movie is on the National Film Registry.  The
movie stars Emil Jannings, born July 23
1884, who won an Oscar as Best Actor (he also
won that same year for The Way of All Flesh).





The Last Command







Double Indemnity (1944) is about
an insurance murder and the ensuing
investigation.  It is from a James M.
Cain novel and Raymond Chandler script.
Cain was born July 1, 1892, and Chandler on
July 23, 1888.  This passionate and thrilling
film noir features an American Film Institute
Great Villain, Phyllis Dietrichson.  The movie
is on the National Film Registry.



Double Indemnity












Two Hands:  The Leon Fleisher
Story (2006) is the story of a
concert pianist who lost the use of
his right hand for some time.  It won
an Oscar for Short Subject Documentary.
Fleisher was born July 23, 1928, and
is pictured right in 1963.





Two Hands: The Leon Fleisher Story