Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

You're Missing Out by Michael Natale

Jun 4, 202601:39:01Arts

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is one of the most visually ruthless films Hollywood ever made — and one that doesn't show up in the conversation as often as it should. We dig into James Wong Howe's New York City cinematog...

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