One of my favorite film noirs with outstanding performances and dialogue from the entire cast. In particular, Ritter shines in this one as Moe Williams the tie-selling wheeler-dealer informant who’s got her heart set on a proper gravestone out on Long Island. Ritter is brilliant with her quicksilver one-liners and her poignant lovable puss. Ritter … Continue reading Quote of the Day! Pickup on South Street (1953) Shifty as smoke!