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I'm Still Alive

1940 1h 12m EN
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ActionAdventureDramaRomance
Synopsis
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Hollywood stuntman falls in love with a big name actress but still wants to pursue his risky career. The women gives him a choice-the stunts or her. He chooses the stunts and still manages to get her.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Irving Reis
Writers
Edmund H. North
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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86 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Irving Reis, shot by J. Roy Hunt. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Roy Webb. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Theron Warth shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Linda Hayes and Kent Taylor and Howard Da Silva carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0032622 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Irving Reis directs. J. Roy Hunt behind the camera. Roy Webb scores. Theron Warth cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 72-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 286 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Irving Reis, shot by J. Roy Hunt. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Roy Webb. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Theron Warth shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Linda Hayes and Kent Taylor and Howard Da Silva carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0032622 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 2 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
J. Roy Hunt
Original score
Roy Webb
Editing
Theron Warth
Costume design
ReniΓ©
Runtime
72 min Β· 1h 12m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Irving Reis

Production companies

Who made it

  • RKO Radio Pictures

    RKO Radio Pictures

    US

Key crew

  • Sound RecordistBailey Fesler
  • Special EffectsVernon L. Walker
  • Art DirectionVan Nest Polglase
  • ProducerFrederic Ullman Jr.
  • Costume DesignReniΓ©
  • EditorTheron Warth
  • StuntsBuddy Mason

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1940-09-20

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