I saw the first half of this on WTTO's afternoon matinee, about forty five years ago, Now I watched the entire film, in a different Century...and it's held up quite well. Glad to finally see the ending.

I first saw "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" at the annual fWashington, D.C. film noir festival in 2015. This film is difficult to find and I am glad it is available here on Internet Archive where I was able to watch it again and where it will be available to others. Although "The Night has a Thousand Eyes" benefits from being seen in a beautiful old-style theater on a large screen, it also may be enjoyed in the privacy of one's home.

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Cornell Woolrich (1903 -- 1968) whose works form the basis of many noir movies. The film tells the story of a phony mind-reader who performs in sleazy shows, John Triton, who suddenly discovers he in fact possesses psychic powers. Triton is able to predict impending catastrophic events but unfortunately is unable to prevent them. He becomes an outcast in his own mind and in the minds of others and leads the life of a recluse. In the film, Triton meets the beautiful young daughter of a woman he once loved and tries to save her from what he sees in his mind as her impending violent death.

Edward G. Robinson offers a convincing performance of the tormented psychic Triton while Gail Russell plays the young woman, Jean, and John Lund plays her highly skeptical boyfriend, Elliott. John Farrow directed. The film's main musical theme has become famous. The cinematography by John Seitz is classic film noir with its dark, angular scenes. The most effective theme is the opening with two onrushing trains passing one another on a dark night at a remote station, as Elliott saves Jean from an attempted suicide. The movie also includes highly effective night street scenes and scenes of the tawdry kinds of shows in which Triton got his start.

I"The Night has a Thousand Eyes" is an excellent film to watch on Archives for lovers of film noir and fans of Edward G. Robinson.

I’m always amazed at how Edward Goldberg Robinson seemed to be able to assume the identity of the person he was portraying. Edward’s face alone, was cut from the era of silent films. His expressions were superb. When his voice is added, you have a complete image of his character. Little body language is required aside from a “thinker’s pose” with the chin resting upon his hand. Gail Russel had the most expressive eyes I’ve ever seen. Only Anne Sheridan had that penetrating glare. Yes, it’s all in the eyes, except when Mr. Robinson directs all attention his way.

R616930.
The Night has a thousand eyes. By
Paramount Pictures, Inc. 8 reels.
(c) 22Oct48; L1887. Emka Division of
Universal City Studios, Inc. (PWH);
30Oct75; R616930.

Spooky, entertaining and sad. The whole supporting cast is fine but it's his show from beginning to end .

Any movie with Edward G. Robinson in is always a good movie. He is such a scene stealer in every movie he is in. Amazing talent that never won an Oscar. A total Hollywood crime.