Larceny(1948)

Rick Maxon (John Payne), the group's "front man," poses as a war buddy of Deborah’s late husband [11]. He convinces her to fund a memorial boys' club in her husband's honor, intending to abscond with the $100,000 donation [11].

Portions of the film were shot on location in Pasadena, Santa Monica, and downtown Hollywood [16]. Larceny(1948)

The film explores several classic film noir themes , including [4]: Rick Maxon (John Payne), the group's "front man,"

The question of whether a "bad man" can be saved by the love of a "good woman" [9]. Production & Legacy The film explores several classic film noir themes

Exploiting the memory of a "war hero" for financial gain [4].

The film features notable performances by Shelley Winters , whose role as the tough, wisecracking Tory is frequently cited as a career highlight [6]. Dan Duryea delivers his signature "tough guy" or "slimeball" persona [15].

The plan unravels when Rick begins falling for Deborah , leading to a crisis of conscience [7, 11]. Complicating matters further is Tory (Shelley Winters), Silky's brassy girlfriend who carries a torch for Rick and arrives to "gum up the works" [6]. Core Themes