Orson Wells' "The Stranger" a good lesson in BW Noir Photography

I just finished watching an old movie "The Stranger".

It stars Orson Wells, and more importantly, he directed it too. Wells is a master of Black and White film production (Citizen Kane, etc). The Stranger is no exception. Watching the film, I envisioned stills rather than the moving picture. Wells' lighting is magnificent and he produces the look I have tried to put into some of my B&W photos.

If you ever get a chance to see this movie, or any other Orson Wells directed film, don't miss it.

The sad part is they rarely see prime-time anymore.

Here are a few stills from the movie so you get an idea of what I'm talking about.
(These are NOT my photos.)

I am with you; that man was a genius. And the look of those old black and white stills are a standard to shoot for.

Agree 100% Orson Wells was a master.

The Third Man is another excellent choice, a personal favorite.

Let's throw "The Magnificent Ambersons" into the list while we're at it.