TCM Party screens The Set-Up, 1949 boxing noir

Robert Ryan was so talented, he even did musical comedy on Broadway. Here, with costar Nanette Fabray in WHAT’S MY LINE? promoting “Mr President” by Irving Berlin #TheSet-Up #TCMParty

I just love Ryan and Totter together. They're so real. #TheSetUp #TCMParty

The first time I saw #TheSetUp was around the time of Criterion's annual half-price sale, so the next day I was online... #TCMParty

One of the great boxing noirs ever created - #TheSetUp is a showcase for Robert Ryan's amazing range. #TCMParty

#TheSetUp is an exception to the rule bc Julie is consumed with worry/care #TCMParty

“Everybody is a sucker for something.” Yep we are in a noir #noirspeak #tcmparty #thesetup

#TheSetUp is one of my favorite noir films! Scorsese cited it as a major inspiration for how he filmed the fight scenes in Raging Bull. #TCMParty

They are. The history between them is laid bare and 100% believable in just a few lines of dialogue. #TCMParty #TheSetUp

OK, Ben and John, you convinced me to record #TheSetUp. #TCMParty

It’s the most perfect little gem, a fully realized place and time, indelible characters, a moving and tragic story. I just love it. #TheSetUp #tcmparty

Ahhh, so wonderfully said, and my feelings exactly about #TheSetUp and Robert Ryan. This is one of my favorite noirs,..actually, one of my very favorite films over all. #TCMParty #TwoForOne

I'm too old to stay up late even on a Saturday night so the DVR is set for #TheSetUp and #TheBlueDahlia. #TCMParty

My favorite three boxing movies: !. #RagingBull 2. #TheSetUp 3. #TheHarderTheyFall #TCMParty with the sweet science

IIRC, the story of how Totter came to be cast in #TheSetup is wild. Wise thought she was a good actress, while studio boss Howard Hughes thought she had the "build" for it. #TCMParty

The fighters watching a fellow fighter brought back from death #TheSetUp #TCMParty