Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival was held from May 11th thru the 14th. The event was held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, formerly the Camelot Theatre. Film Noir is celebrating its 24th year in the Valley. Films this year are time-tested classics, obscure gems, and specially selected films with celebrity guests. These are rare, and some digitally remastered films are for film lovers of all ages.

Host Alan K. Rode, since 2008, takes great pride in the fact that he has never selected the same film twice for this festival. These old celluloid films are considered Dark films of a particular era—grade b and low-budget films that have stood the sands of time. Thanks to film lovers who have restored or kept these films from being lost forever. A special guest was Eddie Muller, who has been a big part of our Film Noir for years. He hosts TCM Noir Alley, where you can see some of these Noir classics on TV.

The opening night film was, The Killing, directed by the famous Stanley Kubrick. The stars were Sterling Hayden and Collen Gray. There was a post-screening Discussion and a gala reception. Friday’s films included Dial 1119, Blood on the Moon, and The Naked City. Alan K. Rode held a Book signing. Only a

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BY ROBERT KINSLER