Noir City: Alias Nick Beal
February 16, 2025
This Faustian tale of soul corruption has campaigning politician Thomas Mitchell making a devilish pact with slick fixer Nick Beal (Ray Milland)—who may be Lucifer incarnate. Beal ensnares the faithful family man in a scandalous affair with delectable devil-doll Audrey Totter, over whom he casts a devious spell.
Due to unforeseen technical challenges, all scheduled 35mm Noir City screenings will now be presented digitally.
Passes: $158 | $133 SIFF Members
Individual Tickets: Select showtime to purchase.
Note: Reserved seating is not available for Noir City. Members: Make sure to sign in to your SIFF account before selecting showtimes and passes.
SIFF year-round passes are not valid for these screenings. Vouchers are being accepted.
This Faustian tale of soul corruption has campaigning politician Thomas Mitchell making a devilish pact with slick fixer Nick Beal (Ray Milland)—who may be Lucifer incarnate. Beal ensnares the faithful family man in a scandalous affair with delectable devil-doll Audrey Totter, over whom he casts a devious spell. The fabulous and fabulist screenplay by Jonathan Latimer is rendered by director Farrow (The Big Clock, Where Danger Lives) in superb style, from foggy waterfront piers to lavish luxury penthouses. Farrow’s masterpiece was unearthed back in 2008 when Universal struck a new 35mm print exclusively for NOIR CITY 7 (2009). Be here for this encore presentation of a sensational supernatural noir. Note courtesy of Noir City.
- Director: John Farrow
- Principal Cast: Ray Milland, Audrey Totter, Thomas Mitchell, George Macready
- Country: USA
- Year: 1949
- Running Time: 93 min.
- Producer: Endre Bohem
- Screenplay: Jonathan Latimer, Mindret Lord
- Cinematographers: Lionel Lindon
- Editors: Eda Warren
- Music: Franz Waxman
- Filmography: Around the World in 80 Days (1956), The Big Clock (1948), Wake Island (1942)
- Language: English
- Format: 35mm
- US Distributor: Universal Repertory