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SerialKillers

M​ [M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder] (Fritz Lang, 1931)

Sep

5

Jury Rights Day

M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder (1931)

Schränker (Gustaf Gründgens) and his kangaroo court. Under his clenched fist a photograph of one of the murdered girls. DP: Fritz Arno Wagner.

“Just you wait, it won't be long, The man in black will soon be here, With his cleaver's blade so true, He'll make mincemeat out of you!”

– children singing

The Sniper (Edward Dmytryk, 1952)

Jul

21

chow mein

The Sniper (1952)

Dr. James G. Kent (Richard Kiley) discussing the case during lunch at a Chinese restaurant. After scratching his temple with his chopsticks, he attempts to eat his noodles with the utensils' grip. DP: Burnett Guffey.

“You know how much coffee I've had today? 17 cups. The Brazilians ought to give me a medal.”

– ER doctor