Having read Caro's the Power Broker I have a special appreciation for the New York that Robert Moses created, which was in full bloom by the 1940s. Hearing mention of Jones Beach in the opening scenes--- seeing those sweaty cramped trams and subway cars -- a direct result of the Moses policies. New York when it was still full of micks and meatballs; when the years of Tammany Hall were still wanning.
I am reminded of Stray Dog and The Third Man--- I also imagine that French Connection was a little inspired by the subway chase sequence in open New York...
Its incredible to see the crowds and people of New York as they were in the 40s--- there is such a playful energy to this film; so quippy-- and all this comes in part from Barry Fitzgerald who inhabits this role as no other.
This is really just right up my alley, love this kinda thing.
Having read Caro's the Power Broker I have a special appreciation for the New York that Robert Moses created, which was in full bloom by the 1940s. Hearing mention of Jones Beach in the opening scenes--- seeing those sweaty cramped trams and subway cars -- a direct result of the Moses policies. New York when it was still full of micks and meatballs; when the years of Tammany Hall were still wanning.
I am reminded of Stray Dog and The Third Man--- I also imagine that French Connection was a little inspired by the subway chase sequence in open New York...
Its incredible to see the crowds and people of New York as they were in the 40s--- there is such a playful energy to this film; so quippy-- and all this comes in part from Barry Fitzgerald who inhabits this role as no other.
This is really just right up my alley, love this kinda thing.
