A man arrives in New Orleans searching for his former girlfriend, an artist who now works in a bordello.A man arrives in New Orleans searching for his former girlfriend, an artist who now works in a bordello.A man arrives in New Orleans searching for his former girlfriend, an artist who now works in a bordello.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
- Dockery
- (as Donald Barry)
- Lt. Omar Stroud
- (as Todd Anderson)
- Diner in Teresina's Cafe
- (uncredited)
- 2nd Van Driver
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSeveral contemporary reviewers mentioned that, although the film was set in the 1930s, Capucine seemed to be wearing contemporary (1962) fashions. Director Edward Dmytryk stated that it was because she was the "protégé" (i.e., live-in girlfriend) of producer Charles K. Feldman, who decreed that, despite the film's 1930s setting, she would be dressed in the latest Pierre Cardin designs.
- GoofsThe jukebox in Teresina's diner is a Wurlitzer model 1015. The 1015 was a post-war model produced from 1946 through 1947 and would not have been seen in the Depression.
- Quotes
Preacher: Jezebel! That's right, I mean you! Now both of you sinners are hurrying past.
Dove Linkhorn: You got no business with us mister.
Preacher: Oh, sinners is my business. You and that hip-slinging daughter of Satan. You know there's the smell of sulfur and brimstone about you. The smell of hellfire.
Dove Linkhorn: Who ordained preacher?
Preacher: I am self-ordained son; I had the call.
Dove Linkhorn: You were called by the wrong voice mister.
Preacher: Lord strike this sinner down. Send a bolt down to smite and consume the blasphemer now!
Dove Linkhorn: He won't hear you. Cause you no friend of God or man - standing there hollering hate to the world. God is love. God is mercy and forgiveness. Try preaching that sometime Mr. Preacher. Teach people to forgive, not to crawl in fear. Teach people to love, not hate. preach the good book - preach the truth.
- Crazy creditsThe opening and closing credits are shown tracking a black cat as it prowls an urban landscape. The closing credits feature a newspaper reporting the Doll House residents' arrest and conviction.
- ConnectionsEdited into Bass on Titles (1982)
- SoundtracksWalk on the Wild Side
(uncredited)
Music by Elmer Bernstein
Lyrics by Mack David
Sung by Brook Benton
[Played as Hallie walks down to the first party shown at the Doll House]
All this sounds quite simple, but its treatment and style is such that you feel its down-in-the-dirt quality and you get the feeling it's a guilty pleasure in watching it. It also features Juanita Moore, from "Imitation of Life" with Lana Turner, and Joanna Moore (who was the mother of Tatum O'Neal) has a very memorable if somewhat brief role.
For all the great stars and talent in the making of this movie, the one person you really empathize the most for is Anne Baxter, who comes to feel something for Laurence Harvey. Everyone else, including Laurence and Jane, are portrayed as somewhat selfish and hard in their own way; in other words, these are not very likable people. Even Capucine, who the viewer is supposed to feel sorry for in her predicament, doesn't really emote enough feelings for the viewer to really care about her.
I know I seem to be giving it a hard time, but I give it an '8' for its entertainment value and presentation with some of the best actors of the time. Like always, Stanwyck is great, and Anne Baxter's accent is so natural, you see the character and not Anne, which is a testimony to her acting chops. So, walk on the wild side with Stanwyck & company.
- JLRMovieReviews
- Oct 7, 2009
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- Also known as
- Auf glühendem Pflaster
- Filming locations
- French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA(Several street shots.)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1