0:081. Beat 1
Model synopsis: The beat shows a single bright point of light against a black background. No people, objects, or text are visible, and no audio is provided.
No renewal found Free in the US since 1 January 1976, on the registry's reading: registration LP955 of 1947 by Paramount Pictures, Inc., New York was not renewed in the volumes searched. Record.
In DeForest Kelley’s film debut, a nightmare leaves material evidence, turning the search for a murderer into an investigation of the dreamer.
DeForest Kelley made his film debut in Fear in the Night. 2 He plays Vince Grayson, a bank clerk whose most troubling witness is himself. After dreaming of murder, Vince wakes to discover evidence that refuses to stay inside the dream. 2 The premise makes waking up a continuation of terror rather than an escape from it. Vince cannot explain what he remembers as an action he consciously chose. Before the investigation has properly begun, the film has opened a gap between memory and responsibility that no physical clue can close.
Maxwell Shane directed from his own screenplay. 1 Pine-Thomas Productions made the film for distribution by Paramount. 2 The source was Cornell Woolrich’s story “And So to Death.” 2 It was retitled “Nightmare” in 1943, the title used in the film’s credits. 12 Woolrich had written it under the name William Irish. 4 The adaptation’s central resource is not the spectacle of a crime but the difficulty of knowing it. Woolrich’s premise supplies a protagonist who possesses intimate evidence without possessing an explanation. The audience can see something without knowing what it means.
The objects Vince finds after waking matter because they seem to cross a border that should be impassable. A key gives his private experience the weight of an external event. The button he discovers belongs to the ordinary world of clothing and physical contact, not to a separate realm of supernatural signs. Such modest objects are difficult to dismiss precisely because they are so familiar. The mirrored room of the dream extends the same uncertainty into the setting. Recognition becomes a trap. When Vince encounters the place outside sleep, the discovery makes his senses appear to have been telling an intolerable truth all along. 2
Paul Kelly plays Cliff Herlihy, the detective who is also Vince’s brother-in-law. 2 Ann Doran plays Vince’s sister. 2 That family connection gives the investigation a pressure beyond the question of whether a policeman believes a suspect. Vince has to ask someone close to him to accept an account that sounds like an evasion. For Cliff, the difficulty is deciding how far personal knowledge can be trusted against apparently incriminating facts. Their relationship makes the demand for proof more painful than it would be between strangers.
The film’s movement toward hypnosis as an explanation shifts the problem from supernatural visitation to the manipulation of a mind. 2 It offers a mechanism for Vince’s divided knowledge without making that division any less disturbing. His participation in an event need not mean that he understands the agency behind it. The investigation must therefore reach beyond the physical evidence that first makes his dream seem real. Finding the room cannot, by itself, explain what happened there.
Shane returned to the material as writer and director of Nightmare in 1956. 1 That remake gives Fear in the Night an afterlife within its own filmmaker’s work. The earlier film is now freely available for viewing and download on the Internet Archive. 6 Availability alone, however, does not establish the legal history of a particular upload.
The record: Registration LP955 by Paramount Pictures, Inc., New York is dated 11 February 1947. The registry found no renewal in the renewal volumes for 1974 to 1976, nor in the Copyright Office's records from 1978 on; on that reading the term ended on 31 December 1975 and the film has been free in the US since 1 January 1976. This is a conclusion drawn from the registration and the absence of a renewal in the records searched. The record does not settle the film’s status outside the United States. Any separate rights in its underlying story remain outside that finding.
Written 6 September 2026 by gpt-6-astra from the registry record, the atlas's own evidence and the sources below, gathered by Qwen/Qwen3.8-Max with web search and questioned by deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4-Pro. Numbered notes are the sources; a claim marked unverified has no source yet; times open the atlas at that second. How these are made and checked.
867 shots over 1:10:46 · 330 beats in 147 sequences · 468 transcript lines · JSON
867 shots over 1:10:46, read from the Internet Archive copy Fear_in_the_Night (Fear_in_the_Night.mp4, 540×360, 25.00 fps). Shot boundaries by PySceneDetect's adaptive detector; each frame links to the Archive's player at that second. Registry dossier: Fear in the Night No renewal found. JSON
Measurements: black-and-white film on its keyframes (0 of 867 shots judged colour), average shot 4.9s long, a frontal face detected in 27% of keyframes. Shots are detected automatically and each is represented by its midpoint frame.
Released 1947 (Internet Archive).
330 beats in sequences, cut automatically at shot boundaries scored on picture change, pauses in speech, topic shifts, on-screen text and cutting rhythm (each beat says why it starts where it does). Each is annotated by a vision-language model from four sampled frames and the transcript lines in it, as observations with evidence; anything the frames and lines do not support is left null. Machine annotation (Qwen/Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B-Instruct), checked automatically: quotes must be verbatim, names must be spoken, "visible" events are sampled to a second model.
Passages cut at shot boundaries and annotated by a machine from four sampled frames and the transcript lines in them. Each beat says why it starts where it does and what was checked; sequences are visual groups, not scenes.
0:08Model synopsis: The beat shows a single bright point of light against a black background. No people, objects, or text are visible, and no audio is provided.
Model synopsis: The beat displays the film's title card, "FEAR IN THE NIGHT," against a smoky, dark background across multiple frames. No people, dialogue, or actions are visible or audible in this segment.
Model synopsis: This beat displays the film's opening credits, listing actors Paul Kelly, DeForest Kelley, Ann Doran, Kay Scott, Charles Victor, Robert Emmett Keane, and Jeff Yorke, and credits William Irish as the author of the story 'Nightmare'. No characters or settings are depicted beyond the text.
Model synopsis: The beat displays rolling end credits for the film, listing crew roles and names. No characters, actions, or settings are depicted beyond the text on screen.
“At first...” 1:01
Model synopsis: A woman's face appears in darkness, reacting to an approaching presence. On-screen text credits Maxwell Shane as writer and director.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A woman stands near a mirror in a dimly lit interior space while a voice speaks of seeing a rule and a queer mirror drill. The scene is shot in black and white with high contrast lighting.
1 person observed.
“Then I saw the rule.” 1:36 · “a queer mirror drill.” 1:39
1:46Model synopsis: A dimly lit interior scene shows a figure standing near a doorway or mirror. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man is shown in close-up with a tense expression, while a woman stands over him in a dimly lit interior. The transcript indicates the man feels trapped and compelled to act despite sensing danger.
2 people observed.
“There was danger there. I knew that.” 1:56 · “I wanted to turn and run, but I couldn't. It seemed as if my brain was handcuffed. And I had to do what I'd come to do.” 1:59
Model synopsis: A dark interior scene shows two figures moving through a dimly lit space, followed by a close-up of a man's profile. The final frame is nearly black, suggesting a sudden loss of light or a cut to darkness.
3 people observed.
Model synopsis: A dark, low-lit interior scene shows two men in close proximity; one appears to be speaking or confronting the other. No objects, text, or spoken dialogue are visible or audible in the provided frames.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A dimly lit interior scene shows a person moving through a hallway with doors, followed by a close-up of a dark figure. No dialogue or on-screen text is present. The lighting is low-key and shadows dominate the frames.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A person is seen in a dark interior, moving near a door and interacting with a doorknob. The lighting is low-key, with strong shadows and minimal visible detail.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man is shown in close-up and medium shots in a dark, shadowed interior. He appears tense and is seen moving slightly in a dimly lit space.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: The beat consists of four dark, indistinct frames showing close-ups of a face in shadow, with no visible environment or objects. No dialogue or on-screen text is present.
1 person observed.
3:52Model synopsis: A dark, grainy frame shows a blurry, indistinct figure lying on its side, surrounded by scattered bright specks. No dialogue or clear setting is visible in this single frame.
1 person observed.
3:55Model synopsis: A close-up shows a hand holding a small, metallic object in darkness. No other context is visible in the frame.
1 person observed.
3:57Model synopsis: The frame is almost entirely dark, with only faint, indistinct shapes and a small vertical line of light visible. No identifiable place, people, objects, or events can be determined from this single frame.
4:01Model synopsis: A man lies in bed, looking upward with a tense expression. The scene is dimly lit and appears to be indoors.
1 person observed.
4:18Model synopsis: A person sits up in bed in a dimly lit room, appearing startled. The transcript contains the line 'It's a dream.'
1 person observed.
“It's a dream.” 4:23
4:33Model synopsis: A close-up of a wristwatch is shown. The watch face reads approximately 8:20.
4:44Model synopsis: A man in a white undershirt sits slumped in a dimly lit room, resting his head on his hand. The scene is static and shows no other people or movement.
1 person observed.
4:53Model synopsis: A man in a white undershirt leans over a sink in a dimly lit room, looking at his reflection in a mirror. The scene is shot in black and white with high-contrast lighting.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a tank top examines his neck in a mirror, reacting to thumbprint marks he claims appeared overnight. He speaks aloud, questioning whether he choked himself in a nightmare.
1 person observed.
“Those two thumbprints on my neck” 4:56 · “They weren't there last night when I undressed” 4:56
5:20Model synopsis: A close-up shows a hand with a beaded bracelet and a dark mark on the wrist. No dialogue or environmental context is provided in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a tank top examines his arm while another man bends over a sink in a dim room. No names or specific time of day are established.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a white tank top is seen in a dimly lit room with a sink and mirror; he adjusts his clothing and looks toward the camera. The transcript contains only the words 'I.' and 'Amen.' with no clear connection to the visuals.
1 person observed.
5:58Model synopsis: A close-up shows a hand holding a key with a distinctive triple-ring bow. No other people, places, or actions are visible in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a white undershirt is seen in a dimly lit room, examining his hands and clothing, then turning toward a window. He speaks about finding unfamiliar objects and questioning his sanity, suggesting he is trying to reconcile a dream with reality.
1 person observed.
“There they were.” 6:01 · “things out of the dream I never seen them before” 6:05
6:47Model synopsis: A man in a sleeveless shirt stands with his back to the camera, looking out a window covered by sheer curtains. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting an interior space at night or under low light.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a tank top leans from a window overlooking a street at night. The transcript describes the street below as unchanged from the previous night, with familiar traffic and people.
1 person observed.
“The street below look the same as it did last night. The same greasy spoon where I eat now and then.” 6:52 · “The same traffic noises.” 7:00
Model synopsis: A man in a white undershirt and dark trousers is seen in a dimly lit room with patterned curtains and a framed picture, moving from standing near a window to sitting on a bed. He speaks about feeling ill and unable to face work, indicating internal distress rather than an external threat.
1 person observed.
“There was nothing the matter out there. It was in here with me.” 7:07 · “My stomach was riding a roller coaster.” 7:12
Model synopsis: A man in a white undershirt sits on a bed in a dimly lit room and makes a phone call. He is audible requesting a phone number, and the frames show him picking up the receiver and holding it to his ear.
1 person observed.
“Oh.” 7:42 · “Give me Fitzroy's 5103.” 7:45
Model synopsis: A man in a tank top speaks on the phone, followed by a man in a suit also on the phone, then a uniformed officer and a woman in a hat converse indoors. The transcript includes dialogue about the Fremont National Bank, flu, and a greeting to Jill and Mr. Jackson.
Named: Jill (t:8:16), Mr. Jackson (t:8:16), Grayson (t:7:56), Bill Hughes (t:7:49). 7 people observed.
“Fremont National Bank, Bill Hughes speaking.” 7:49 · “Oh, yes, Grayson.” 7:56
Model synopsis: A man is shown in a bedroom, appearing unwell and distressed. A voice reports that Vince Grayson is sick and has asked someone else to take his window.
Named: Betty (t:8:28), Vince Grayson (t:8:28). 3 people observed.
“Good morning, Mr. Vineyard. Morning, Betty. Vince Grayson just called. He's not feeling well. Will you take his window today?” 8:28 · “Oh, is Vince sick? What did he say it was?” 8:28
9:09Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dimly lit, indistinct interior space with a faintly visible door or panel. No people, objects, or text are clearly identifiable in the frame.
9:10Model synopsis: A single frame shows a bright, overexposed rectangular shape against a black background. No people, objects, or text are visible, and no events occur.
9:11Model synopsis: A single blurry frame from 552s shows an indistinct interior space with no identifiable people or objects. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
9:13Model synopsis: A woman is seen in profile in a dimly lit interior, looking toward the left of the frame. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A woman is shown in a dimly lit room making a phone call; she dials a number and asks for a specific room at the Hotel Commodore. No names are spoken that identify her or the person she is calling.
1 person observed.
“Federal 7-6-4-8.” 9:23 · “Hotel Commodore, Vince Grayson's room, please.” 9:28
9:35Model synopsis: A dimly lit bedroom with a striped bedspread and a lampshade visible. No people or actions are shown in the frame.
9:39Model synopsis: A dimly lit interior room with a closed door and a bed in the foreground. No people or movement are visible in the single frame provided.
9:43Model synopsis: A dimly lit interior room with a closed door and a dark piece of furniture visible. No people or movement are shown in this single frame.
9:44Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dimly lit interior with a closed door and a dark cabinet or closet. No people, text, or audible events are present in this beat.
9:46Model synopsis: A dimly lit bedroom is shown with a made bed, a lamp on a nightstand, and a curtained window. No people are visible or audible in this beat.
9:48Model synopsis: A woman is shown holding a telephone receiver to her ear. The setting appears to be an interior space with wood-paneled walls.
1 person observed.
9:49Model synopsis: A woman is shown holding a telephone receiver to her ear; she does not answer. The setting appears to be an interior room with wood paneling.
1 person observed.
“He doesn't answer?” 9:48
9:52Model synopsis: A woman in a suit is shown in profile, holding a telephone receiver to her ear. The setting appears to be an interior room with paneled walls.
1 person observed.
9:53Model synopsis: A woman is shown in profile in a dimly lit interior. No dialogue or action is visible in this single frame.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A woman and a man stand in an interior space with paneled walls; the man speaks about checking books and offers money to the woman. The woman remains in frame as the man turns away.
2 people observed.
“Funny he shouldn't be there, isn't it? If he was sick, you know what I mean? No, I don't.” 9:56 · “I'd better check his books. Just to make safe.” 10:03
Model synopsis: A person walks outside during the day, then enters a building where another man is seen indoors. The speaker mentions needing to talk to Betty and going to Cliff's place, where Lil says Cliff is in the garage. The scene includes a storefront with a sign reading 'FOUNTAIN-PRESCRIPTIONS'.
Named: Betty (t:10:17), Cliff (t:10:35), Lil (t:10:35). 8 people observed.
“I had to get out of my room. Out into the sunshine.” 10:14 · “I had to stay out of the shadows. I knew that tonight, I'd be afraid of the dark. I had to talk to somebody about this crazy thing. Betty…” 10:17
Model synopsis: A man in a coat approaches another man working at a bench in a workshop; the worker is sanding a wooden frame while speaking. The setting is dimly lit, suggesting an interior workspace at night or under artificial light.
Named: Vince (t:10:50), Cliff (t:10:50). 2 people observed.
“Hello, Clifton.” 10:49 · “Oh, hi, Vince. How's the boy? Cliff, I want to talk to you.” 10:50
Model synopsis: Two men are in a dimly lit interior space; one, wearing a trench coat and hat, listens as the other describes a disturbing dream about killing a man with a steel boar. The conversation is tense, and the setting appears to be a private office or similar enclosed room.
Named: Cliff (t:11:15). 2 people observed.
“What's the matter, kid? Something on your mind? I need your help. You and Betty have a fight or something?” 11:08 · “Cliff, this is gonna sound screwy.” 11:15
Model synopsis: A man in a trench coat and fedora speaks to another man in a dimly lit room; the transcript describes a fight, a button coming off, and locking a body in a closet. No names are spoken, and no time of day or period is established.
2 people observed.
“During the fight, a button came off in my hand. When I'd kill him, I locked the body in a closet and took the key.” 11:27 · “And then when I woke up...” 11:35
Model synopsis: A man in a trench coat and hat speaks to another man in a dimly lit interior, possibly a private office or shop. The transcript reveals the speaker is distressed, mentioning blood on his wrist and asking for help from someone named Cliff.
Named: Cliff (t:11:55). 2 people observed.
“And this morning there was blood on my wrist. I figured maybe I'd scratch myself in my sleep, my ear or my nose or someplace.” 11:42 · “So I just washed it off.” 11:50
Model synopsis: Two men are in a dimly lit interior, one holding a small object while speaking urgently to the other. The dialogue suggests the object appeared in a dream and is now real, and the speaker believes he must have been involved in a death.
Named: Vince (t:12:17). 2 people observed.
“Where'd you get this? I mean, where'd you first get it before you dreamed about it?” 12:05 · “I didn't have it before I dreamed about it.” 12:12
Model synopsis: Two men are in a dimly lit interior, one confronting the other about misplaced items and a possible nightmare induced by drink. No names are spoken, and no objects beyond clothing and a hanging lamp are visible.
2 people observed.
“You had those things before. You picked them up somewhere, and you misplaced them a long time ago.” 12:39 · “And last night you had a Welsh rabbit or one drink too many? So you dreamed up a nightmare.” 12:44
Model synopsis: Two men are in a dimly lit interior, one in a trench coat and hat speaking to another man in a shirt and suspenders. The dialogue suggests a discussion about dreams versus reality, with one man insisting an event occurred because he says so.
Named: Cliff (t:13:05). 2 people observed.
“And in it, you remember these old things and wove them in it. Oh, no. Now, don't say no. Either you dream a thing or it really happens.” 12:49 · “Don't worry.” 12:58
Model synopsis: Two men are in a dimly lit interior, one in a trench coat and hat speaking to another in suspenders; dialogue indicates a tense exchange about hiding something and not telling a woman named Lil. The setting appears to be a kitchen or pantry, with shelves of jars visible in the background.
Named: Vince (t:13:20), Claire (t:13:20), Lil (t:13:26). 4 people observed.
“You've just been stretching your nerves thin, kid.” 13:13 · “Claire, Vince, dinner's ready. If I tell you I didn't have these things... Throw those things away.” 13:20
Model synopsis: Two men are in a dimly lit interior, one in a suit and the other in a trench coat and hat, engaged in a conversation. One man speaks about not being able to arrest someone for a murder in a dream and suggests getting dinner.
2 people observed.
“You haven't helped me a bit.” 13:35 · “I need one of the knuckles to work. Well, naturally not.” 13:40
14:01Model synopsis: A woman stands in a dimly lit room, holding an object near her chest. The room has patterned wallpaper and a wall sconce providing light.
1 person observed.
14:02Model synopsis: A woman in a white blouse and dark skirt with a tied waist stands with her back to the camera in a dimly lit interior. The setting appears to be a room with patterned curtains and shadowed furniture.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A woman in a kitchen calls out to men to come in for soup, while a man in a robe and another in a suit are seen in a doorway. A woman expresses jealousy over a butcher and questions a man named Vince about his work at the bank.
Named: Vince (t:14:10). 4 people observed.
“You men coming in or not? Want your soup to get cold?” 14:04 · “I keep cracking the polish off of that one nail. Are you lucky? Lil's got a rib rose tonight. You know I'm getting jealous of that butche…” 14:10
Model synopsis: A woman and a man in a trench coat speak in a dimly lit room; the man checks his watch after mentioning blood. A table with a hat and papers is shown in a separate shot.
Named: Vince (t:14:23). 2 people observed.
“How are you feeling, Vince? I thought you were sick.” 14:23 · “I was. I just didn't feel well.” 14:23
14:51Model synopsis: A man is shown in a close-up shot with a serious expression. The background is dark and indistinct, suggesting an interior setting.
1 person observed.
14:54Model synopsis: A close-up of a man's eyes shows reflections of a woman and a man in a dimly lit interior. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
3 people observed.
14:56Model synopsis: A close-up shot focuses on a person's eyes, showing intense expression and reflection. No dialogue or environmental context is provided in this beat.
1 person observed.
14:59Model synopsis: A close-up shot of a man's face in dim lighting. No dialogue or other actions are visible or audible in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A person is shown lying in bed in a dark room, with a voiceover describing being unconscious and waking up past midnight. No other people or distinct objects are visible.
1 person observed.
“I don't know how long I was blacked out.” 15:03 · “I hazily remembered coming to for a moment and falling asleep again. It was sometime past midnight when something awakened me.” 15:12
15:21Model synopsis: A man sleeps in bed wearing a white undershirt. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting nighttime, with no other people or objects visible.
1 person observed.
15:22Model synopsis: A man lies in bed wearing a white undershirt, viewed in a close-up shot. The lighting is dim and focused on his face and upper body.
1 person observed.
15:24Model synopsis: A man lies in bed, eyes closed, wearing a white undershirt. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting nighttime, with no other people or objects visible.
1 person observed.
15:28Model synopsis: A close-up shows a dark garment with a white polka-dot pattern and a tied sash at the waist. No people, dialogue, or identifiable location are visible in the frame.
Model synopsis: A man lies in bed while another man stands over him in a dimly lit room; dialogue suggests a confrontation about truth and exhaustion. One man is told to take a key to the botany.
2 people observed.
“Light out.” 15:35 · “the truth oh not what you think not that green business the real truth but you've been wearing yourself out why you passed out like any neur…” 15:38
Model synopsis: Two people are in a dimly lit interior, one speaking urgently to the other about a mirrored room and dismissing claims of blood as a phony bill of goods. No names are spoken, and no objects beyond clothing are visible.
2 people observed.
“You must have often had less than that to start out on.” 15:51 · “Find out where they came from and find out what they were doing on me. Find out where that mirrored room is. Forget them once and for all.…” 15:54
Model synopsis: A man and a woman are in a bedroom; the man speaks to the woman, who is seated in bed, about her fretting and an upcoming pregnancy. The man mentions getting sleep and threatens to take her to a doctor if she continues with 'spooky business.'
Named: Clep (t:16:40). 2 people observed.
“That's the kind of trick your mind's been playing on you.” 16:12 · “She's fretted about you for years, ever since your mother died. Right now would be the worst time of all. Now?” 16:21
16:56Model synopsis: A man sits shirtless in bed while another man in a suit leans over him, holding his arm. The room contains a lamp and patterned wallpaper, suggesting a private interior space.
2 people observed.
16:58Model synopsis: A dark, low-lit scene shows a figure lying on the ground, with a window visible in the background. No dialogue or clear action is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
17:01Model synopsis: A dark, low-angle shot shows a figure standing over a prone body on the floor. The scene is dimly lit, with strong shadows and minimal visible detail.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a fedora sits at a desk in a dimly lit room with blinds, writing while another person stands nearby; a close-up shows a hand writing on a form. The transcript reveals the speaker is haunted by a nightmare and must find the house where it occurred.
3 people observed.
“Sleep. I felt I'd never sleep again till I knew the answer.” 17:06 · “I had to find the house where the nightmare took place. I had to know. I have a lovely house.” 17:12
Model synopsis: A woman is on the phone in a room with patterned wallpaper and a lamp. A newspaper clipping is shown with a 'WANTED' ad for a house with an octagonal mirrored-powdered room.
1 person observed.
“with a mirror-lined powder room on the second floor.” 17:37
17:50Model synopsis: A man is visible in a dimly lit interior, leaning forward with a focused expression. No events or dialogue are shown or heard in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man is shown in close-up surrounded by distorted faces, then alone in bed reading and later lying face down. The transcript states he has avoided someone named Betty for six days while searching for news of a murder.
Named: Betty (t:17:56). 5 people observed.
“Six days went by without a lead.” 17:53 · “I scoured the papers. Not one line about the murder. And all week I've been avoiding Betty. I just couldn't face her with this thing gnawing…” 17:56
18:12Model synopsis: A man in a shirt and tie stands in a dimly lit room, turning toward a door as someone off-screen asks 'Who is it?' and he replies 'Cliff.' The room contains a desk with a framed picture and a wall sconce.
Named: Cliff (t:18:13). 1 person observed.
“Who is it? Cliff.” 18:13
Model synopsis: Two men argue in a dimly lit room; one tries to persuade the other to go for a ride in a new car. The second man resists, saying he does not want to go anywhere.
Named: Cliff (t:18:18). 2 people observed.
“Hello, Cliff. Hiya, boy. Will you see what I've got downstairs? Come on. Put it on. Let's go. I don't want to go anywhere.” 18:18 · “I want you to see my new second-hand car that I just got in exchange for my old second-hand car.” 18:18
18:52Model synopsis: A vintage car is parked in a dimly lit garage or workshop. No people are visible and no dialogue is present in this beat.
18:56Model synopsis: Two men in hats walk past parked cars on a street. The scene is shot in black and white with high contrast lighting.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: Two men stand outside a vehicle while a group of three people sit inside it, conversing. The group agrees to go to Solander Canyon.
Named: Lil (t:19:09), Vince (t:19:09), Betty (t:19:07). 5 people observed.
“Come on.” 18:58 · “Now look Cliff if you think this is going to do any good don't be a grip come on” 18:59
19:21Model synopsis: A man and a woman sit side by side in a vehicle interior. The man wears a hat and a dark suit; the woman wears a patterned blouse and looks toward him.
2 people observed.
19:24Model synopsis: A white car is parked in front of the New Hotel Commodore. The scene is exterior and appears to be set in an urban environment during the day.
19:26Model synopsis: A white sedan is parked or moving slowly on a street with a building facade visible behind it. No people are visible, and no dialogue or on-screen text appears in this beat.
Model synopsis: A man in a hat is shown in close-up inside a vehicle, followed by an exterior shot of a car driving on a winding road. The transcript includes a character recalling 'Solander Canyon' and mentioning 'Betty' and 'Sir Landon'.
1 person observed.
“Solander Canyon. It just popped into my head.” 19:28 · “Betty and I always preferred the beach.” 19:33
19:47Model synopsis: Four people are seated inside a vehicle at night; two are in the front, two in the back. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
4 people observed.
19:50Model synopsis: A car drives on a road visible through trees and a wooden fence. No people or dialogue are present in this beat.
Model synopsis: Four people are in a vehicle at night, discussing where to stop. One person expresses hunger and agrees to stop at a location suggested by another.
4 people observed.
“You know where you're going.” 19:56 · “This road will find just the right spot. Did you ever see anything so stubborn?” 20:00
Model synopsis: A man lies on a blanket outdoors while a woman sits beside him; a car is parked nearby. The transcript includes casual dialogue about marshmallows and affectionate terms.
Named: Martha (t:20:32). 2 people observed.
“I'm going to go.” 20:17 · “Ah, this is the life.” 20:29
20:49Model synopsis: A man and a woman stand in a forest near a waterfall. The scene is shot in black and white with natural lighting.
2 people observed.
21:01Model synopsis: A woman stands beside a seated man in a wooded area; she asks him about returning to work and questions his decision not to go out with Mr. Billio. The man replies he does not think he will return to work.
Named: Vince (t:20:53). 2 people observed.
“Vince, are you coming back to work tomorrow?” 20:53 · “I don't think so.” 20:56
21:14Model synopsis: A man and a woman are embracing and kissing in a wooded outdoor setting. The lighting is dim and the scene is shot in black and white.
2 people observed.
21:18Model synopsis: A man embraces a woman in a dimly lit, wooded outdoor setting. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A man and a woman stand close in an outdoor setting; the man speaks to end their relationship. The woman listens, visibly upset, as he urges her to move on and find someone else.
2 people observed.
“Just forget about me, will you? What is it?” 21:21 · “Did I do something? No, it's not your fault. It's just that... Look, we're through. There's nothing we can do about it. Don't call me o…” 21:25
21:41Model synopsis: A man in a suit is shown in a close-up. He speaks a line suggesting something will be better for someone else.
1 person observed.
21:45Model synopsis: A woman with dark hair and a light blouse is shown in a close-up, looking off-camera with a neutral expression. The background is out of focus and indistinct, suggesting an interior or shaded outdoor setting.
1 person observed.
21:47Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dark, cloudy sky at night. No people, objects, or on-screen text are visible, and no dialogue is present.
Model synopsis: A man comforts a woman outdoors near a car as rain begins; they prepare to leave. The scene ends with a wide shot of the car parked in darkness under trees.
Named: Betty (t:22:02). 2 people observed.
“Nail, Nail, you're a big girl now. I can't help it. You know what lightning does to me. We better go. Hey, kids, it's going to rain.” 21:51 · “Oh! Holy smoke, you didn't have to take me seriously. Yes, Betty, come on and go.” 22:02
22:26Model synopsis: A dark vehicle is shown in a night scene with rain on its surface. No people are visible or audible, and no dialogue or on-screen text is present.
22:31Model synopsis: Four people are inside a vehicle; one drives while the others sit in the back. The scene is shot in black and white with high-contrast lighting.
4 people observed.
Model synopsis: Four people are inside a car at night; one man drives while others look concerned. The transcript indicates the windshield wipers are not working, and someone suggests they should have tested them before buying the car.
4 people observed.
“Now, the wipers won't work.” 22:32 · “You should have tried them before you bought it, dear.” 22:32
Model synopsis: A man and a woman are in a vehicle at night; the woman is distressed and asks to stop, while the man agrees. The frames show them from inside the car, with darkness outside and no visible buildings.
2 people observed.
“I can't stand anymore. Stop at the first place you come to and let's get out of this.” 22:57 · “All right, baby. Now calm down.” 22:57
Model synopsis: Two people are in a vehicle at night, looking ahead as one speaks about recognizing a bridge and a cutoff ahead. The scene is dark, with only the road and their faces faintly visible through the windshield.
2 people observed.
23:37Model synopsis: Two men are shown in profile inside a vehicle at night. One man wears a hat and appears older; the other is younger and has a concerned expression.
2 people observed.
23:39Model synopsis: A man and a woman are shown in profile inside a vehicle. The lighting is high-contrast and the shot is a close-up.
2 people observed.
23:41Model synopsis: A man and a woman sit side by side in a vehicle interior, both looking forward. The lighting is dim with a bright shape visible behind the man's head.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: Two people are in a car at night; one is driving while the other gives directions. The driver appears tense as they approach a location marked by two big posts.
2 people observed.
“Are you gonna get us more lost than ever? No, keep going. You'll come to it. Two big posts and then turn the car between them.” 23:43 · “I didn't know myself how I knew that. But the closer we came, the heart of my heart pounded.” 23:43
24:00Model synopsis: A man in a dark hat and suit is shown in a close-up, looking forward with a serious expression. The lighting is dim and focused on his face, with the background mostly in shadow.
1 person observed.
24:02Model synopsis: A man wearing a hat and dark clothing is visible in a close-up shot inside a vehicle. No dialogue or additional context is provided in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:05Model synopsis: Four people are seated inside a vehicle at night; one drives while the others sit in the back. The scene is lit by interior vehicle lighting, showing no external environment.
4 people observed.
24:08Model synopsis: A group of four people are inside a vehicle; one is driving while others look forward. A voice instructs them to turn quickly between posts.
5 people observed.
“There they are. Turn quick between those posts like he told you.” 24:06
24:10Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dark, wooded outdoor area with a tree trunk and shadowed ground. No people, objects, or text are clearly visible, and no events occur.
24:12Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dark, tree-lined path at night. No people, objects, or text are visible, and no dialogue is present.
24:14Model synopsis: A man in a hat is seen from behind, looking out a window at a dimly lit building at night. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:16Model synopsis: A man in a fedora is seen from behind, looking toward a dimly lit area with distant lights. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:18Model synopsis: A man in a hat is seen from behind, looking out a window at a dark, blurry outdoor scene. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:20Model synopsis: A man in a hat is seen from behind, looking out a window at night. The scene is dark and the view outside is indistinct.
1 person observed.
24:23Model synopsis: A man in profile, wearing a hat and coat, is shown in a dark setting. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:26Model synopsis: A man is visible in a dark setting, lit from one side. No dialogue or additional context is provided in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:28Model synopsis: A man in profile looks out a window at a brightly lit building at night. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
24:31Model synopsis: A car is parked on a dark, tree-lined road at night. No people are visible, and no dialogue or on-screen text is present.
24:34Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dark, outdoor scene with trees and a faintly lit path or structure. No people, objects, or text are clearly visible, and no dialogue or events are recorded in this beat.
24:36Model synopsis: A single frame shows a dark, outdoor scene with a vehicle partially visible under trees. No people, text, or audible elements are present in this beat.
24:38Model synopsis: A dark, indistinct outdoor scene is shown. No people, objects, or text are visible in the frame.
24:40Model synopsis: A dark, wooded area is shown with a building visible in the background through tree trunks. No people or actions are visible in the single frame provided.
24:45Model synopsis: A car is parked near trees with a house visible in the background. No people or dialogue are present in this beat.
24:49Model synopsis: A white car is parked on a wet road surrounded by trees and bushes. The scene is shot from a high angle, partially obscured by foliage.
24:53Model synopsis: A car drives down a tree-lined road. No people or dialogue are visible or audible in this beat.
Model synopsis: Four people are inside a vehicle at night; one speaks a line suggesting urgency. The interior is dimly lit, and the driver is focused on the road while others appear tense.
4 people observed.
25:01Model synopsis: A car drives toward the camera on a narrow, tree-lined road at night. The scene is dark and lit only by the car's headlights and ambient moonlight.
25:03Model synopsis: A car is parked on a dark, tree-lined road at night with two figures standing beside it. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
Model synopsis: A group of people stands outside a house at night; one man looks upward. The transcript indicates they are trying to enter but find no one home.
4 people observed.
“There doesn't seem to be anybody home.” 25:21 · “I wish we could get in.” 25:23
25:27Model synopsis: A dark, grainy close-up of a potted plant is shown. No people, actions, or text are visible in the frame.
25:29Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and suit is shown in a close-up. The setting appears to be indoors with curtains in the background.
1 person observed.
25:31Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and coat is visible in a dim outdoor setting. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a hat is shown in two frames, bending over in a dark outdoor setting. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
25:39Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and suit is shown in a close-up, looking downward. The setting appears to be an interior space with vertical paneling in the background.
1 person observed.
25:41Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and coat is visible in a dark setting, looking down at his hands. No dialogue or additional context is provided in this beat.
1 person observed.
25:44Model synopsis: Two men in hats and dark suits stand indoors, one holding an object while the other looks on. One man speaks about expecting to find a key somewhere.
2 people observed.
“Thought there'd be a key someplace.” 25:44 · “Yes.” 25:44
25:47Model synopsis: Two men in hats and coats stand facing each other indoors; one holds a small object. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
2 people observed.
25:49Model synopsis: Two men in hats and dark suits stand facing each other indoors. One man gestures with his hands while speaking; the other listens with a serious expression.
2 people observed.
25:51Model synopsis: Three figures stand near a door in a dimly lit interior; one man faces the door while another stands beside a woman. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
3 people observed.
25:54Model synopsis: A group of three people stands near a door in a dimly lit exterior setting. One person is opening the door while another watches from the side.
3 people observed.
25:56Model synopsis: A silhouetted figure in a hat stands in a doorway, backlit by a bright window. The scene is dark and high-contrast, with no visible facial features or identifying details.
1 person observed.
25:59Model synopsis: A dimly lit interior scene shows three figures: one woman visibly distressed and held by a man, while another man in a hat stands nearby. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
3 people observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a suit and hat stands outside at night, then walks toward a house entrance. A voice calls out to him, asking if he will stay out all day and to come inside.
1 person observed.
“Ed, are you going to stay out there all day? Come on in.” 26:02
Model synopsis: Two women and two men are in a dimly lit interior; one man turns on a light, revealing the group and a staircase. A voice mentions 'Your brother Vince, the great Joker.'
Named: Vince (t:26:19). 4 people observed.
“Let's have some light.” 26:08 · “Not that one.” 26:11
Model synopsis: Two women and two men stand in a dimly lit interior space with a staircase; one man speaks to the group about finding shelter from the cold. The group then moves toward a door.
4 people observed.
“Hello, anybody home? Don't do that!” 26:27 · “It's cold, he's shaking. So are you. Let's find a place to dry out before you catch cold.” 26:30
26:45Model synopsis: A man and a woman are seen from behind in a dimly lit room; the man appears to be holding the woman. The setting includes a bed and patterned wallpaper, suggesting a private interior space.
2 people observed.
26:48Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and suit stands indoors against a paneled wall. No dialogue or action is visible in the single frame.
1 person observed.
26:50Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and suit stands indoors near a door and ornate wall panel. No dialogue or action is visible in this single frame.
1 person observed.
26:55Model synopsis: A man in a fedora and suit is shown in a medium close-up. The setting appears to be an interior room with a door visible behind him.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A group of people, including a man in a fedora and a woman in a coat, enter a dimly lit interior space and discuss their presence there. One man moves toward a fireplace, which is noted to be gas-powered, as they prepare to rest.
4 people observed.
“Looks like they've been away a long time.” 27:03 · “Your being a detective comes in handy. In case anybody shows up, we won't get into trouble for crashing in like this. Yeah, yeah.” 27:07
Model synopsis: A man and a woman are in a dimly lit room with a fireplace; the woman speaks to the man, who then moves toward a lamp. The transcript indicates she offers to get tea from the kitchen.
2 people observed.
“Come on, Daddy, share the warmth.” 27:41 · “I'll scout the kitchen. Some hot tea wouldn't hurt you a bit.” 27:44
Model synopsis: A person lies in bed while another man, addressed as Vince, stands in a doorway holding a fire extinguisher. The room is dimly lit with patterned wallpaper and a round light fixture visible.
Named: Vince (t:27:55). 2 people observed.
“Better already.” 27:52 · “Vince, why don't you come over here with the fire?” 27:55
Model synopsis: A person lies in bed in a dimly lit room while another figure stands in the doorway. The scene remains static across four frames, with no visible movement or dialogue.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A man in dark clothing moves through a dimly lit interior, ascending a staircase and entering a hallway. The setting includes a large circular window and a wall-mounted mirror.
1 person observed.
28:40Model synopsis: A person is seen from behind, leaning into a doorway in a dimly lit interior. The scene includes a wall-mounted portrait and a sconce, suggesting a domestic or formal setting.
1 person observed.
28:43Model synopsis: A man in a dark suit stands in a doorway inside a dimly lit room. A round portrait hangs on the wall behind him.
1 person observed.
28:49Model synopsis: A person stands in profile near a doorway in a dimly lit interior. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a suit walks down a hallway lined with mirrors, viewed from behind and then from the front. The hallway is dimly lit with chandeliers and patterned wallpaper.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a suit walks through a hallway lined with mirrors, his reflection multiplying in the glass. The scene is shot in black and white with high-contrast lighting and no dialogue.
1 person observed.
29:33Model synopsis: A man in a dark suit stands in a hallway with mirrored doors, his reflection visible. The scene is lit by a chandelier and appears to be indoors.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man speaks in a dimly lit interior, contradicting himself about whether a location is correct. No other people, objects, or on-screen text are visible in the frames.
1 person observed.
“This is the place.” 29:36 · “This isn't.” 29:38
29:43Model synopsis: Two men stand in a hallway with mirrors; one faces the camera, the other has his back turned. The hallway is dimly lit with overhead lights and lined with mirrors reflecting their figures.
2 people observed.
30:03Model synopsis: Two men are in a hallway with mirrors; one speaks while the other listens. A third person is mentioned but not visible, and instructions are given about keeping someone downstairs and watching tea.
Named: Lou (t:29:56). 4 people observed.
“Wipe it, bro.” 29:45 · “Have you got it?” 29:51
Model synopsis: A man in a suit is shown in close-up across multiple frames, with a shot of a safe door between them. The transcript mentions a blowtorch and a bluish light reflecting on a face, suggesting a past event involving the safe.
1 person observed.
“That's what he was crouched in front of that night. He must have been using a blowtorch. That's what made that bluish light.” 30:29 · “It made her face stand out in the reflections like a mask.” 30:39
30:53Model synopsis: A man in a suit is visible in a hallway, speaking urgently as another man walks away in the background. The transcript includes a fragmented recollection and a plea to stop an action.
2 people observed.
“That must be the one I propped him up in after I...” 30:43 · “No, don't! Yeah, give me a chance. Cut it out.” 30:53
31:06Model synopsis: Two men in suits stand side by side in a hallway. The scene is lit with high-contrast studio lighting and shows no visible text or dialogue.
2 people observed.
31:10Model synopsis: A dark, indistinct figure is seen against a light wall in a dimly lit interior. No names, dialogue, or clear objects are visible in this single frame.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man examines a wall with a dark stain while another man looks on; dialogue suggests the stain is dry blood from someone who was hurt and is now dead. The scene takes place indoors with dramatic lighting and close framing.
2 people observed.
“Dry blood.” 31:15 · “Someone who was hurt was in here. Somebody who is dead.” 31:17
31:26Model synopsis: A man in a suit is shown in a close-up, looking downward with a serious expression. No dialogue or environmental context is provided in this beat.
1 person observed.
31:28Model synopsis: A man in a dark suit embraces a woman from behind in a dimly lit interior. The scene is shot in black and white with high contrast lighting.
2 people observed.
31:34Model synopsis: Two men stand in a narrow, dimly lit corridor with mirrored walls; one man gestures toward a door while the other faces him. The setting appears to be an interior hallway, possibly in a hotel or apartment building, with no visible time-of-day indicators.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: Two men in suits are seen in a hallway with mirrors; one is visible in a close-up. The scene cuts to a dimly lit room with a table set for tea and a woman seated. A voice calls out names and invites them to tea.
Named: Ben (t:31:39), Claire (t:31:39). 6 people observed.
32:03Model synopsis: A man sits at a table with a lamp and a bottle while another man sits in a chair nearby; a third man stands behind the table. The room has patterned wallpaper and dim lighting.
3 people observed.
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1:10:37Machine transcription of the Archive copy's audio with Whisper large-v3-turbo (temperature 0); the model heard it as en. 468 segments kept, 204 dropped as the kind of hallucination the model produces over music and silence. Each timestamp links to the Archive's player at that second. This has not been checked against the film and can be wrong.
Every free film of 1947 with a copy
By the average clip vector of the keyframes; a measurement, not a judgement