Black Book, The (1949) Aka Reign Of Terror Format:DVD left Los Angeles on his

left Los Angeles on his bike headed for New York

consummate screen villains Basil Rathbone and Claude Rains

which seems to have an evil entity possessing it

manipulating the media and cutting himself in on cushy side deals

Black Book, The (1949) Aka Reign Of Terror Format:DVD left Los Angeles on hisAnthony Mann directs this historical adventure photographed in stunning black and white by the master of light and shadow, John Alton. Best known for his Noir work often referred to as "painting with light" Alton demonstrates his skill for creating atmosphere and suspense. Some scenes are as dark as the events in this story: in the aftermath of Revolutionary leader Robespierre's (Richard Basehart, He Walked by Night) ruthless and brutal rise to