For our fourth monthly public domain night, Internet Archive will be hosting a screening of D.O.A. (1950), starring Edmond O’Brien and Pamela Britton.

Join us for this iconic film noir film!

D.O.A. tells a gripping tale that follows Frank Bigelow, a man who discovers he’s been poisoned and has only a few days to live. Desperate to find out who has murdered him and why, Bigelow embarks on a frantic quest to unravel the mystery. Even after over 70 years, this film’s tense and thrilling exploration of fate and mortality continues to captivate audiences.

Edmond O’Brien, the lead actor in D.O.A., was a versatile performer known for his roles in noir classics like The Killers and White Heat. Pamela Britton, who plays the devoted Paula Gibson, was a talented actress whose career spanned film, television, and theater.

A Salon web review (2000) of a DVD release of the film, characterized it as a “high-concept movie before its time.”

Your $5 ticket includes snacks and any seat in our spacious 400-seat great room.

Pick up your ticket here!

Arrive when doors open: you won’t want to miss the introduction by local film writer Keith Rockmael. Keith Rockmael has written travel, film, music, and the environment for: Conde Nast Traveler, Budget Travel, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, American Way, and many others.

Here is a recording of Keith’s introduction:
https://archive.org/details/keith-rockmaels-introduction-to-doa-public-domain-movie-night

When not writing, Keith enjoys film noir, outdoor sports and making ice cream. He has traveled the globe visiting more than 40 countries with extended stays living in Mexico, Guatemala, and Taiwan and currently lives in San Francisco. Keith is currently working on his second TV pilot and a feature screenplay.

Doors open at 7:30 pm on Friday, July 19th.

Check out the trailer here.