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Harold B. Lee Library

“‘Top of the World’ with Cagney & Steiner”

White Heat
Starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O’Brien, Margaret Wycherly. Warner Bros. 1949. Director: Raoul Walsh. 114 mins.

Mysterious Doctor Satan.
Chapter 2 “Thirteen Steps.” 17 mins.

    Time: 7:00 PM
    Date: Friday, September 23, 2011
    Place: HBLL Auditorium, 1st Floor

About this Event: The fast-talking hoodlum character created by James Cagney in a number of gangster movies during the 1930s added a fascinating psychological dimension in this post-war heist film that one Cagney biographer wrote “he was born to play.” A botched train robbery has technology-equipped modern police in pursuit of Cagney and his gang, that includes an undercover cop. Cagney trapped atop a natural gas tank is one of the great moments in the movies. Max Steiner’s throbbing score adds to the gritty realism of this iconic crime film.

Admission is free
Arrive early for seats.