THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1955)
Special Features: Intro by film historian Foster Hirsch on Oct. 17
Otto Preminger’s second challenge to the Production Code was shot in black and white to underscore the seriousness of the subject. Drug addict Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) tries to get clean — hindered by his neurotic wife, Sophia (Eleanor Parker). He is accused of killing a drug dealer and turns to his former girlfriend, Molly (Kim Novak), to clear him and help him finally kick his habit. Preminger’s controversial adaptation softens the bleaker aspects of Nelson Algren’s award-winning novel. Saul Bass’ groundbreaking title design became a Preminger trademark. DIR/PROD Otto Preminger; SCR Walter Newman, Lewis Meltzer, from the novel by Nelson Algren. U.S., 1955, b&w, 119 min. NOT RATED
Run Time: 119 Minutes
Opening Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Genre: Film noir
Introduction