They Live By Night (1948), directed by Nicholas Ray.

Made for RKO just prior to Howard Hughes’s takeover of the company, They Live By Night is an early ‘couple on the run’ genre film, and is perhaps the forerunner to Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

Farley Granger plays Bowie, a young con who escapes from the pen with two hardened criminals. The plot revolves around the relationship between them and their efforts to get away from the life of crime and live like normal people… during the day, instead of at night, like their criminal associates.

With a supporting programme and a short intro from Kulraj Phullar, who has recently completed a PhD on “good girls” in classic Hollywood film noir at King’s College London.

Doors open at 19.00, for a 19.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £6.
Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.