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...William Brackett Snow...
That it has been made into a picture, and into one of the best with in recent memory, is largely the work of three men; Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, who adapted the novel of the screen, and Ray Milland, who plays the part of the hero, Don Birnam. Wilder, whose handling of "Double Indemnity" began the current wave of violent, tough guy films, also directed "Weekend...
There are weaknesses: the film is episodic and some of the sense of mounting horror at this rake's progress is lost because of this. The ending, Wilder and Brackett's genuflection to Hollywood's age-old formulate of the Happy Ending, is contrived and unbelievable. But Milland'e portrayal of the harrowing frightfulness of hangover, the prissy and cynical male nurse in the alcoholic ward, and numerous minor touches will all hit you where you live...
Finally Commander Robertson decided to move the ship. Harbor Pilot Brackett, ignoring danger, went aboard. While the flames licked closer to the million-dollar cargo, he guided the Volunteer down the harbor, finally beached her on McNab Island. There seacocks were opened to flood the holds. The ship was saved...
Halifax had reason to be grateful to John Brackett...