tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post1352735052142353910..comments2024-03-17T13:21:20.063-07:00Comments on MIKE'S MOVIE ROOM: ALAN LADD IN 13 WEST STREET (1962)Mike's Movie Roomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-31654505370642976772023-04-07T23:39:56.985-07:002023-04-07T23:39:56.985-07:00Very cool! Alan Ladd was quite a guy.Very cool! Alan Ladd was quite a guy.Rebecca Denistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505297430024467869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-27250973165207608172023-04-06T18:34:26.758-07:002023-04-06T18:34:26.758-07:00Thank you very much for the comment! I appreciate ...Thank you very much for the comment! I appreciate your stopping by to read my review. It seems that not too many people are familiar with this film, so I'm glad I could bring it to everyone's attention. I hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to see it. Take care!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-73745400918120888882023-04-06T14:52:26.319-07:002023-04-06T14:52:26.319-07:00Excellent look at a film that I'm admittedly n...Excellent look at a film that I'm admittedly not familiar with, but will now be adding to my watch list. Thanks for the review!Dustin Fallonhttps://horrorandsons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-23864819623240634822023-04-04T22:04:18.290-07:002023-04-04T22:04:18.290-07:00Thank you for the kind and perceptive comments! Th...Thank you for the kind and perceptive comments! The gang leader, played by Michael Callan, makes it clear that his reason for attacking Ladd in the first place was because he didn't like adults telling him what to do. And he was further angered when Ladd kept trying to smoke him out. So, it was avenger against avenger. Different motivations, perhaps, but similar tactics. I hope you like the film if you get a chance to see it. Take care!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-83886473988209826492023-04-04T19:30:00.253-07:002023-04-04T19:30:00.253-07:00I really enjoyed reading this article. Your descr...I really enjoyed reading this article. Your description of the plot had me riveted. 13 West Street sounds like a great film that was willing to juxtapose the desire for justice with the obsession of vengeance. It seems like Ladd's character would cross lines that would make him no better than his attackers, but then the attackers would retaliate further thus providing Ladd with some justification for this actions. Fascinating stuff. Thanks for sharing. MichaelWDenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385982366116957705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-87506302709668834782023-04-03T13:04:00.414-07:002023-04-03T13:04:00.414-07:00I will check it out and The Carpetbaggers is good ...I will check it out and The Carpetbaggers is good mainly for star-gazing. Cheers, Rick http://ricksrealreel.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14243899548141583461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-921386863545304672023-04-02T20:05:04.817-07:002023-04-02T20:05:04.817-07:00I have a feeling you would like some of the juveni...I have a feeling you would like some of the juvenile delinquent flicks. They have a serious quality to them that's mixed with a bit of an exploitational vibe. In this film, the bad guys are well-to-do, well-dressed, spoiled punks, not the typical hoods in black leather jackets. This is a B-film, but made at a major studio with good production values. Well worth checking out. Thanks for commenting!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-50545599765068576032023-04-02T19:53:34.769-07:002023-04-02T19:53:34.769-07:00Thanks again for inviting me to join in the blogat...Thanks again for inviting me to join in the blogathon, Brian. This was an enjoyable project, and it got some of my creative juices flowing again. Let's see if I can keep them going! I'd forgotten about hot Rods to Hell, but you're right. That film has a very similar theme, and a big star doing a more exploitational B-movie. You gotta hand it to Alan Ladd for being an astute businessman as well as an actor. He worked hard to make things happen for himself instead of just lounging in the pool waiting for the phone to ring. I hope you get a chance to see 13 West Street, because I think you'll like it. Take care!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-46942630152682651352023-04-02T19:44:24.012-07:002023-04-02T19:44:24.012-07:00You're the first commenter who's actually ...You're the first commenter who's actually seen this movie! I agree that this is an interesting change of role for Alan Ladd, although there are moments when the steely-eyed Ladd of 1940's Noir seems to be with us once again. Especially during the violent ending. Thank you for commenting!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-25222387664262562292023-04-02T19:39:31.119-07:002023-04-02T19:39:31.119-07:00Yeah, the film does have some Noirish elements to ...Yeah, the film does have some Noirish elements to it, such as Ladd's increasing paranoia and thirst for vengeance. There's a good print on Youtube. Just type the title into the search box. I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to see it. Thanks for commenting, Terence!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-31791404855263624572023-04-02T18:16:38.576-07:002023-04-02T18:16:38.576-07:00You provide some nice background about Alan Ladd&#...You provide some nice background about Alan Ladd's developing stardom that led up to this wild film late in his career. 13 WEST STREET sounds like a very lively entry in the juvenile delinquent genre. That is a genre I probably need to start checking out. As this flick stars Alan Ladd, it sounds like it can't miss. The Flashback Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323460385134474716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-90543943676453390162023-04-02T15:17:18.236-07:002023-04-02T15:17:18.236-07:00Mike, thanks so much for contributing this great r...Mike, thanks so much for contributing this great review to the blogathon! 13 West Street sounds very intriguing, bringing a sophisticated film noir style to a juvenile delinquent story. This, and the other teens-terrorizing-families movies that you cite, remind me of yet another, similarly themed movie that made a big impact on me - Hot Rods to Hell (1966), starring Dana Andrews (his career was yo-yoing between small parts in A pics and Bs at the time). As the studio system was collapsing, some stars like Ladd decided to take back control of their careers via their own production companies, with varying success. But it often resulted in more interesting, off-the-beaten-path films. This sounds like one of them.Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-24828800620856259962023-04-02T11:44:14.183-07:002023-04-02T11:44:14.183-07:00I've seen 13 West Street, which is an interest...I've seen 13 West Street, which is an interesting film in Alan Ladd's career. At his height he usually played 'cool' characters who were always in charge, in control, and kept a hold on their feelings. It was interesting to see how he could expand his range here, playing a man obsessed with vengeance. Liked your description of his character here--as if he were a reformed Raven, who's lived on and settled down in the suburbs!grandoldmovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773085288675763855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-9641004564512819102023-04-02T10:53:38.430-07:002023-04-02T10:53:38.430-07:00I have wanted to see 13 West Street for a long tim...I have wanted to see 13 West Street for a long time. I have been hoping it might pop up on Noir Alley at some point (from your description it sounds like it would certainly fit the bill).Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-65251529273117420312023-04-02T00:35:29.385-07:002023-04-02T00:35:29.385-07:00Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment! I th...Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment! I think a fan of Alan Ladd would definitely appreciate his fine performance in this movie. I hope you get a chance to see it.Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-85845626283003400362023-04-02T00:33:31.290-07:002023-04-02T00:33:31.290-07:00No reason to be embarrassed! This movie is apparen...No reason to be embarrassed! This movie is apparently more obscure than I thought it was. But I think it's worth a watch. I hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to see it. Thank you for commenting!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-41180458652209115062023-04-01T16:59:16.385-07:002023-04-01T16:59:16.385-07:00I am a fan of Alan Ladd, but I don't think I h...I am a fan of Alan Ladd, but I don't think I have ever seen "13 West Street." I'll have to put on my list and revisit your post!<br />MarianneMariannehttp://makeminefilmnoir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-48938746386221293732023-04-01T16:11:37.223-07:002023-04-01T16:11:37.223-07:00This sounds terrific! (Am a bit embarrassed to say...This sounds terrific! (Am a bit embarrassed to say I hadn't heard of it before.) I'll be tracking it down, so thanks in advance!Silver Screeningshttps://www.silverscreenings.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-2849616277193513262023-04-01T11:06:25.158-07:002023-04-01T11:06:25.158-07:00If you like fast-paced B movies, you will probably...If you like fast-paced B movies, you will probably enjoy this one. Alan Ladd proves he still has some of his energy and intensity from his 1940's glory days. Thank you for commenting!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-3081539813746918492023-04-01T11:03:05.552-07:002023-04-01T11:03:05.552-07:00 THIS GUN FOR HIRE is definitely worth a rewatch. ... THIS GUN FOR HIRE is definitely worth a rewatch. And you might like 13 WEST STREET if you get a chance to see it. Ladd and Steiger square off very well in their scenes together. Thank you for commenting!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-69932288069905187492023-04-01T05:53:16.769-07:002023-04-01T05:53:16.769-07:00I've never heard of 13 West Street, but it sou...I've never heard of 13 West Street, but it sounds very intriguing! John L. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356443071657836985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-74591320828373052162023-03-31T19:05:39.288-07:002023-03-31T19:05:39.288-07:00Don’t know much about Alan Ladd beyond SHANE. I’m ...Don’t know much about Alan Ladd beyond SHANE. I’m pretty sure I saw THIS GUN FOR HIRE but I don’t remember much about it. I’m a bit more familiar with Rod Steiger, on the other hand, and I can easily imagine him being intense in the role. Like the poster.Richhttp://byrichwatson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-49795936994059604362023-03-31T10:43:18.007-07:002023-03-31T10:43:18.007-07:00Hi Rick! Thank you for commenting. This is a good ...Hi Rick! Thank you for commenting. This is a good film, and Alan Ladd gives a solid performance. I still haven't seen The Carpetbaggers, but I would like to. I didn't think about the connection between this film and Death Wish, but you make a good point. Shane is a wonderful movie! You can watch 13 WEST STREET on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqwng7eXt38 It's also available on DVD. My copy is a DVD-R from The Video Beat. A very good print. Thanks again for stopping by!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797719689790882240.post-36164478298981486112023-03-31T07:08:52.999-07:002023-03-31T07:08:52.999-07:00Hi, I've been wanting to see this, what seems ...Hi, I've been wanting to see this, what seems like a forerunner to Charle Bronson's "Death Wish." I've reviewed Ladd's "Shane" and was amazed by his performance. And while I thought Ladd was the best thing about "The Carpetbaggers" a dozen years later, I was shocked at how much he had aged, at barely 50. That said, Alan Ladd was most underrated. Cheers, Rick http://ricksrealreel.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14243899548141583461noreply@blogger.com