I Take This Woman (MOD) "Tragedy"

I Take This Woman (MOD) "Tragedy"Dr. Karl Decker is devoted to the poor patients who fill his East Side clinic. until he saves Georgi Gragore from flinging herself into the sea. He falls in love with the well bred beauty, and takes up an unfulfilling practice among Manhattan's elite to support her in style. Georgi is grateful for his sacrifice and his love but can't help longing for the man whose betrayal drove her to attempt suicide. In the first of three films they made together

two forces: irresistible on her side and unmovable on his

Screenwriter Martin Mooney based this gripping

This bare-knuckle crime drama features a superb in-the-know and in-the-noir cast that includes John Hodiak

the clan's happiness is threatened

whose wide-eyed mug serves as counterpoint to the film's worldly attitude

The casting of noir veterans underscores the tone: Robert Ryan

Animation and based on DC Comics characters

stunning costumes and a dazzling array of historical reenactments

handsome Lord Arthur Dilling

crossing rapids and climbing mountains

the seventies' unique blend of stylish cynicism began to get its grip on the country as selfless ideals started to get traded in for selfish dreams

this provocative film is a fable for its time - and ours