Douglas Sirkwas a German-born director active in the 1930s and ’50s.
These movies were commercially successful but dismissed by reviewers on release.
These are Sirk’s finest projects, ranked.
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Linda Darnellleads the cast as Olga, a peasant girl with big ambitions.
It opened up a more diverse array of roles for her, including thePreston SturgesclassicUnfaithfully Yours.
Seven women have vanished in London after responding to personal ads and the city is on edge.
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However, she faces a quandary when evidence suggests that Robert is involved in the crimes.
Their intertwined desires and vulnerabilities pave the way for inevitable tragedy.
I’m just saying it!"
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Despite their initial animosity, a forbidden romance blossoms between them.
The screenplay originally hada bleak ending, but the studio intervened with rewrites aimed at a more optimistic resolution.
It will obsess you.
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But believe me, it will be a magnificent obsession."
5’There’s Always Tomorrow'
Released: 1956
“Love is a very reckless thing.
Maybe it isn’t even a good thing.”
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4’Written on the Wind'
“I’m allergic to politeness.
The film is also notable for being Sirk’s most assured work of dramatic satire.
Poignant voice-over and wistful imagery hold it all together.
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However, his approaching redeployment threatens to cut short their time together.
As she pursues stardom, Lora spends less time with her daughter Susie (Sandra Dee).
Some of the scenes are almost painful to watch, as Cary’s family treats her with casual cruelty.
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Consequently,All That Heaven Allowsmade a significant impact on a host of filmmakers who followed.
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