La couleur qui tue

Original title: Green for Danger

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Alastair Sim in La couleur qui tue (1946)

Dark Comedy Comedy Crime Mystery Thriller

A Scotland Yard Inspector investigates odd hospital deaths during the London Blitz.A Scotland Yard Inspector investigates odd hospital deaths during the London Blitz.A Scotland Yard Inspector investigates odd hospital deaths during the London Blitz.

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7.4/10

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Awards
- 2 wins total

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Trivia
In the UK, surgeons, even though they have graduated medical school like all other physicians, are traditionally called Mister (or Mrs. or Miss).

Goofs
As the movie takes place in 1944 whilst Britain is being attacked by V1 bombs ('doodlebugs'), the windows and glass doors in the hospital should have been taped to prevent glass being shattered by an explosion and blowing in on people inside.

Quotes
Dr. Barnes: I gave nitrous oxide at first, to get him under.
Inspector Cockrill: Oh yes, stuff the dentist gives you, hmmm... commonly known as "laughing gas."
Dr. Barnes: Used to be... actually the impurities cause the laughs.
Inspector Cockrill: Oh, just the same as in our music halls.

Connections
Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: Thelma Schoonmaker (2007)

Soundtracks
Paul Jones
(uncredited)
Arranged by Harry Gold and Norrie Paramor

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10/10

a dark delicious movie

With its darkly atmospheric tones,Green for danger works extremely well.The second murder is incredibly well shot with scenes reminiscent of 'I walked with a Zombie',the noise & movement caused by wind being particularly effective.A stellar cast interact perfectly with a special mention for Sally Gray,on her first role after a 5 year break due to 'a mental breakdown',comes across as a glacial goddess.I'm not worthy.Alistair Sim's lugubrious narration provides a perfect framing device building a sense of anticipation and atmosphere.I don't find the movie slow and I was surprised that people find it 'talkie',maybe its modern audiences with their legendary short attention span!