Abstract: Thom Andersen defined film gris as an offshoot of film noir characterized by leftist criticism of American society (1947-1951). This article reviews Andersen's work on film gris, identifies some problems in the work, proposes solutions, and provides a reconceived overview of the content and context of the films.
Key words: blacklist, crime films, film noir, gangster films, ideology, social problem films
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In his 1985 article, "Red Hollywood," Thom ...