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Le traquenard

Original title: The Web
  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.6K
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William Bendix, Vincent Price, Edmond O'Brien, and Ella Raines in Le traquenard (1947)
Film NoirCrimeDramaThriller

An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.

  • Director
    • Michael Gordon
  • Writers
    • William Bowers
    • Bertram Millhauser
    • Harry Kurnitz
  • Stars
    • Ella Raines
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • William Bendix
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Gordon
    • Writers
      • William Bowers
      • Bertram Millhauser
      • Harry Kurnitz
    • Stars
      • Ella Raines
      • Edmond O'Brien
      • William Bendix
    • 34User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Ella Raines
    Ella Raines
    • Noel Faraday
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Bob Regan
    William Bendix
    William Bendix
    • Lt. Damico
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Andrew Colby
    Maria Palmer
    Maria Palmer
    • Martha Kroner
    John Abbott
    John Abbott
    • Charles Murdock
    Fritz Leiber
    Fritz Leiber
    • Leopold Kroner
    Howland Chamberlain
    Howland Chamberlain
    • James Nolan
    • (as Howard Chamberlin)
    Tito Vuolo
    Tito Vuolo
    • Emilio Canepa
    Wilton Graff
    Wilton Graff
    • District Attorney
    Robin Raymond
    Robin Raymond
    • Newspaper Librarian
    Bob Allen
    • Office Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Patricia Alphin
    Patricia Alphin
    • Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Mike - Fingerprint Man
    • (uncredited)
    Gino Corrado
    Gino Corrado
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Alex Frazer
    Alex Frazer
    • Medical Examiner
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Gargan
    • Ticket Man
    • (uncredited)
    William Haade
    William Haade
    • Plainclothesman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Gordon
    • Writers
      • William Bowers
      • Bertram Millhauser
      • Harry Kurnitz
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews34

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    8mikequinlan61

    Better than your average potboiler!

    Surprisingly good unknown noir, featuring fine work from noir regulars Ella Raines, William Bendix, Vincent Price and Edmund O'Brien. Taut, well-acted, although rather unsurprisingly plotted and photographed, this is quite a satisfying diversion.

    Ms. Raines, a competent actress, seems to have relied on her 'ironed' and particularly sleek tresses to carry her career forward. Price, always elevated because of his voice, poise and diction, carries another role both admirably and distastefully. Edmond O'Brien, oleaginous and plump, doesn't sweat as much as usual, although he is subjected to a hotter than usual roasting from... William Bendix, who many of my generation recall as the harmlessly bumbling Riley in 'The Life of Riley' TV series of the 1950's, once again reprises his role as a hard as nails, street-wise tough guy as the police detective.

    Great ensemble cast of noir regulars, good pacing and direction, mostly mediocre dialog and music and cinematography, yet still a joy to watch.
    7hitchcockthelegend

    I'm a lawyer not a bodyguard.

    The Web is directed by Michael Gordon and collectively written by William Bowers, Bertram Millhauser and Harry Kurnitz. It stars Edmond O'Brien, Ella Raines, William Bendix and Vincent Price. Music is by Hans J. Salter and cinematography by Irving Glassberg.

    A good and solid film noir from one of the golden years of the film making style. Plot pitches O'Brien as a small time lawyer, who after impressing crafty businessman Vincent Price with his commitment to his work, gets hired as a minder since Price is worried about an old associate who has apparently issued a death threat. Sure enough all is not as it seems and before long O'Brien finds himself under scrutiny for the death of the associate.

    The writing isn't great as per the twists and turns, they are all signposted and lit up in bold letters, yet this is a small complaint because the fun is in the characterisations and the scripted dialogue. O'Brien has the quips and bravado, Raines the sexy smoulder and Price the weasel machinations. Bendix as a good cop is a little too out in the periphery of things to truly impact on the narrative in the way his fans would like, but his scenes with O'Brien are a joy and sparkle with prickly sarcasm, while Gordon and Glassberg bring the film noir style via the requisite amount of shadow play and camera tilts (love those slats and balustrades).

    Nifty noir tech credits cosy up with a likable hero, a sassy femme, a slimy villain and big bad Billy Bendix = Score! 7/10
    dougdoepke

    A Slickly Spun Snare

    A delight for old movie fans—perfectly cast, engagingly scripted, and generally unpredictable. O'Brien's a brash, penny-ante lawyer who hooks up with slick, financial tycoon Price and his silken mistress- secretary Raines. Somebody's going to get taken for a ride, but who. O'Brien's so good at playing fast-talking operators, while Price calibrates (no hamming here) surprisingly well as a sly fox. And the long haired Raines looks absolutely ravishing as the cool and calculating Noel. Judged from this showcase, it's really too bad that O'Brien and Raines have slipped into obscurity. Also, catch John Abbott as Charles, the rather mysterious factotum. He always adds eccentric color to his parts.

    Those early scenes of O'Brien getting entangled are expertly scripted with sharply drawn characters. The banter is especially engaging without being cutesy or competitive with the story. I also like the way O'Brien's character (Regan) is kept purposely ambiguous, adding an element of unpredictability to the story's direction. Bendix's crafty cop is nicely conceived too. His scenes with O'Brien are little gems of sly one-upmanship. My only complaint is that tacky exterior set where O'Brien and Raines rendezvous. Doing the outdoors on a sound stage was always a challenge for the studios.

    Anyway, the movie comes as a pleasant, noirish surprise, again demonstrating the vitality of post-war Hollywood.
    7blanche-2

    pretty good noir

    A strong cast and a neat story make up "The Web" from 1947, starring Edmond O'Brien, Ella Raines, Vincent Price, and William Bendix.

    O'Brien is an attorney, Regan, who is hired for an exorbitant amount of money to be the bodyguard for a tycoon, Andrew Colby (Price). He is frightened of a former employee who has just been released from prison.

    Regan meets Colby's beautiful secretary-girlfriend Noel (Raines) - she seems to be living in Colby's house, which makes me wonder where the censors were. Regan falls for her. After the released convict seemingly breaks into Colby's home, Regan kills him. Then he starts to think he's been set up.

    Enjoyable noir with Raines a knockout - she's one of my favorite actresses of that era - and Price before his horror days and very effective.

    Neat plot.
    8shark-43

    Terrific thriller

    I saw this on AMC one night and loved it. One of the best things Vincent Price ever did. Nice twists and turns, great performances. A real underrated gem. Edmund O'Brien and William Bendix give wonderful performances. This movie is hard to track down. Try and seek it out.

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    • Trivia
      Adapted for radio as part of the "Lux Radio Theater" on Sept. 29, 1947, with Raines, Price, and O'Brien reprising their roles.
    • Quotes

      Bob Regan: How many doors and secretaries do you have to go through to get to see this guy?

      Noel Faraday: Anything I can do for you?

      Bob Regan: Any number of things but unfortunately I'm here on business. I want to see Mr Colby.

      Noel Faraday: What did you want to see him about?

      Bob Regan: Well he's been carrying on with my grandmother, I'd like to find out what his intentions are...

      Noel Faraday: If you have any business with Mr Colby...

      Bob Regan: I've lots of business but it's all personal.

      Noel Faraday: I'm his secretary - his personal secretary.

      Bob Regan: Well it just goes to show you how far a girl can get if she keeps her stockings' seams straight. Don't get up! I'll announce myself...

    • Connections
      Referenced in Appel d'un inconnu (1952)

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Web
    • Filming locations
      • Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(opening credits)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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