As many of you know, HOWARD DA SILVA was one of Croton's most notable residents. You can read more about that here.
Recently we came across a 1948 ad and mini review for the classic RKO film noir THEY LIVE BY NIGHT, starring Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell and Da Silva. Da Silva's performance as Chicamaw "One-Eye" Mobley is described as "magnificent". (Click on the images).
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Robert Altman directed a version using the original title of the novel, Thieves Like Us (1974).
Read more about THEY LIVE BY NIGHT HERE.
This is a very gritty film a d worth watching when it hits tv. Also you can buy it on-line.
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