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Max Ophüls' noir classic The Reckless Moment back in view

Original: The Reckless Moment (1949) "I mean, as far as money is concerned." After discovering the dead body of her teenage daught

Attention is turning to The Reckless Moment, Max Ophüls' 1949 film noir starring Joan Bennett as a housewife who, after finding the body of her teenage daughter's lover, takes desperate steps to shield her family from scandal. The film, now in the public domain in the United States, is being shared and discussed, with its story of blackmail, money and maternal desperation drawing renewed appreciation.

Why now: The film is freely available in the public domain and is being recirculated to classic film audiences.

The Reckless MomentMax OphülsJoan Bennett

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• The Reckless Moment (1949) "I mean, as far as money is concerned." After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal. Published in 1949, in the public domain in the United States. Free to… · archivewatch

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