Hollow Triumph

1948
Approved
1h 23m

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Joan Bennett, Paul Henreid, Leslie Brooks, and Eduard Franz in Hollow Triumph (1948)

Film Noir Crime Drama Mystery Romance Thriller

Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.

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6.7/10

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Trivia
According to the audio commentary by Imogen Sara Smith, production was shut down for a day and restarted after Steve Sekely was removed from the picture for creative differences, with Paul Henreid taking over. Sekely retained director credit for contractual reasons.

Goofs
A lot's been made of Muller (Paul Henried) scarring himself on the wrong cheek in his attempt to impersonate Dr. Bartok. However when he actually does it, he does prepare to cut himself on the left cheek, but when he applies the bandage to help his face heal, it's placed on his right cheek, and subsequently, the scar stays there for the rest of the movie.

Quotes
John Muller: What happened? Did he hurt you?
Evelyn Hahn: Do I look hurt?
John Muller: I should say you do.
Evelyn Hahn: Well, don't fool yourself. You don't get hurt these days.
John Muller: No?
Evelyn Hahn: No. It's very simple. You never expect anything, so you're never disappointed.
John Muller: You're a bitter little lady.
Evelyn Hahn: It's a bitter little world full of sad surprises, and you don't go around letting people hurt you.

Connections
Featured in Vampira Returns: The Scar 1948 (1956)

Soundtracks
Blue Danube Waltz
(uncredited)
Written by Johann Strauss
Whistled by Muller's workmate at the garage

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6/10

The Hayes Code Always Wins- Hollow Triumph

I like Paul Henreid, and Joan Bennett does a fine job in this film, but please, one can only suspend disbelief for so long. There are enough holes in this plot to fill a golf course. An ex-con plans a robbery of a mob casino, and the robbery goes awry. Now, he must try to get away from the mob. So far, so good. Then the film goes off the deep end; I mean the deep end as in the Pacific Ocean.

I will not reveal the complications and plot, as they are too fantastic for any rational person to swallow. An eight-ounce horse pill would be easier to swallow. Suffice it to say that the attempt is fascinating, and responsible for the 6 star rating; however, is it believable? Not in the slightest.