{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Backfire (1950) - Film Noir with an Interesting World War II Connection","description":"\ud83c\udf7fA mysterious Christmas Eve visitor, a missing war buddy, and a murder investigation collide in Backfire (1950), one of the more unusual entries in the film noir genre. In this review, we break down the film\u2019s complex flashback structure, its strengths and weaknesses as a B-movie noir, and the performances of Edmond O\u2019Brien, Virginia Mayo, and Viveca Lindfors. We also explore the surprising real-world connection to World War II that inspired part of the story, including the remarkable events surrounding Castle Itter in Austria. Whether you're a longtime noir fan or discovering this forgotten classic for the first time, this review offers plenty to discuss. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts below. \ud83c\udf7f \ud83d\udc7dAffiliates\ud83d\udc7d GoPro 9 - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ITZcbw SmallRig Quick Release Phone Cage Kit Basic - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qzw51D The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection Volume 1 - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4syL7X9 The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection Volume 2 - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L1G805 Camera - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SjOUnI Audio - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4l7jCPY Teleprompter - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CQZQUf&amp;nbsp; My Books - https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/John-E-Cornelison\/e\/B00MYPIP56 \ud83d\udcd6Reviews Mentioned\ud83d\udcd6 D.O.A. (1949) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/PlIXFqAW4g8 711 Ocean Drive (1950) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/u6IEecH2wbQ Between Midnight and Dawn (1950) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/G9Pkn9JR9-g Shield for Murder (1954) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/9kI5WWLi73A Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/7Kd9h2v5MXE The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/emKXc5cn-lw Seven Days in May (1964) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/2kDQ5YTQWvM The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/ePJEfzNSVIk Dark City (1950) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/PfpD_X7RitM Wild in the Streets (1968) \u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/FDPOkInVUuI My All Film Noirs Project 1927 \u2013 2026 - https:\/\/classicmovierev.com\/all-film-noirs\/ **Say Hi on Social** Website: https:\/\/www.classicmovierev.com Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/classicmovierev\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ClassicMovieRev #Backfire1950 #FilmNoirReview #ClassicMovies **Disclaimer** CMR is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com. This content is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Classic Movie Reviews claims no ownership of content. &quot;Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.\u201d ","author_name":"Classic Movie Review","author_url":"http:\/\/classicmovierev.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41653065\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/1692a5\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41653065"}