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Thursday Afternoon Films “D.O.A.” (1950)

Published: January 23, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: January 29, 2026
Where: 96th Street Library

Address: 112 East, 96th Street, New York, NY, 10128

Phone: +1 212-289-0908

DOA (1950) is a razor-sharp film noir that wastes no time getting to the point: a man walks into a police station to report his own murder. Fatally poisoned and racing against the clock, Frank Bigelow retraces his final days through shadowy bars, anonymous hotel rooms, and a city full of half-truths, trying to find out who killed him — and why. Directed by Rudolph Maté, DOA blends hard-boiled dialogue, stark cinematography, and existential dread into one of noir’s most unforgettable premises. A tense, cynical classic where destiny feels sealed, yet the search for truth refuses to die quietly.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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