Time Table (1956)

Nice little noir, 27 July 2019

The Quick Pitch:  $500,000 in cash is stolen from a train’s baggage car. 

Not a lot to say other than that this is a good one.  My little plot summary may be shorter than usual, but I don’t want to spoil anything.  Time Table has a couple of plot twists that are about as good as any I’ve seen. The first comes early on in the film.  While I may have had an inkling of what was about to happen, I still enjoyed watching the events unfold. But the second twist caught me by complete surprise.  What fun!  

Time Table is one of those films that proves you can (or at least you could in 1956) make a quality little movie without breaking the bank.  Given budgetary constraints, director Mark Stevens created a tense, atmospheric crime/noir/thriller that moves at a brisk pace and is entertaining throughout.  Not only does Stevens direct, but he also stars in Time Table. His performance is just as solid as his direction. The mostly no-name supporting cast is equal to the challenge.  I’m sure I could pick a few things to complain about, but why bother when a movie is this enjoyable.     

7/10