Turner Classic Movies watch‑along features The Set-Up (1949), highlighting Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter in the boxing noir classic.
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
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
Probably my favorite boxing movie.
#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
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
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