Ace in the Hole (Billy Wilder 1951) - w/ Darragh McGrath

In Seeing Faces in Movies’ first episode, Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss Billy Wilder’s brutally honest Ace in the Hole (1951).

They cover topics on Wilder’s success at Paramount, his desire to make a more honest and cynical film, and why people often have issues with his female characters. Is he a misogynist? Does he hate America? Find out our thoughts in the episode below.

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Send us your thoughts on the episode - do you love or hate Billy Wilder, let us know. Do you feel Ace in the Hole was unfairly judged at the time of its release, send us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com

Sources:

Ace in the Hole: Chin Up for Mother | Current | The Criterion Collection
Ace in the Hole Blu-ray - Kirk Douglas (dvdbeaver.com)
Ace in the Hole: Noir in Broad Daylight | Current | The Criterion Collection
Ace in the Hole (1951) - IMDb
Sikov, E. (2017). On Sunset Boulevard: The life and times of Billy Wilder. University Press of Mississippi.

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