The Unique Elements of Leave Her to Heaven (1945) with Russell Guest from Retro Movie Roundtable

In this conversation, John Cornelison and Russell Guest from Retro Movie Roundtable discuss the film noir movie Leave Her to Heaven (1945). They share their initial thoughts on the movie, the director's background, and the unique elements of the film. They explore the genre of film noir and how it can be seen in different genres. They discuss the performances of Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, and Vincent Price, as well as the dark and complex character of Ellen. They also touch on the themes of obsession, possessiveness, and the tragic endings of some Hollywood stars. Overall, they recommend the movie but caution that it is a dark and heavy film.

**Reviews Mentioned Retro Movie Roundtable**
Retro Movie Roundtable - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-movie-roundtable/id1439985015
Inherit the Wind (1960) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUNuzRMhqyk&t=232s
Laura (1944) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81lsl7b9MbA
Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgaUrsbAYTQ
The Maltese Falcon (1941) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvk2AoXUZ0g
Double Indemnity (1944) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWDT7L2P9_I
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SW24rggaww
The Third Man (1949) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVMftCxsX6s
Breaker Morant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyPTJjzluGo
Strangers on a Train (1951) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkMlWFdX4ME
Leave Her to Heaven (1945) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ccOhs-Az_0&t=36s

**Reviews Mentioned Classic Movie Review**
Laura (1944) - https://youtu.be/C9hSo2NTyC8
The Shanghai Gesture (1941) - https://youtu.be/cLUAQC_N4e4
Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) - https://youtu.be/N8UDFuzujXk
The Maltese Falcon (1941) - https://youtu.be/iDqjuPCKUVc
Double Indemnity (1944) - https://youtu.be/3KFf4vhmYxI
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) - https://youtu.be/fynIloiiVDY
Dark Waters (1944) - https://youtu.be/KEdr_A9FZ9o
Angel and the Badman (1947) - https://youtu.be/qTwF_0eN_KA
Breaker Morant (1980) - https://youtu.be/9MGaGJnn7F4

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**Chapters**
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:25 Initial Thoughts on the Movie
04:19 Film Noir Elements in 'Leave Her to Heaven'
07:15 The Use of Technicolor in a Noir Film
08:39 Gene Tierney's Performance and Tragic Life
12:59 Character Transformation of Cornell Wilde
20:16 The Ultimate Sacrifice and Darker Twists
23:11 Legal Consequences and Ellen's Villainy
25:35 Impact and Recommendation 

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