In 1948 Carole starred in the British film-noir The Silk Noose (also known as Noose). She had the leading role of Linda Medbury, an American fashion reporter who investigates a black market racketeer. Sadly this would be the last film she made before her death. The cast included Derek Farr (as Linda's longtime fiance), Joseph Calleia, Reginald Tate, Ruth Nixon, and Nigel Patrick. Derek Farr said of Carole "I enjoyed working with her enormously. Everyone adored her in the unit - she was a real Hollywood pro." The Silk Noose was directed by Edmond T. Greville. It was written by Richard Llewellyn who also wrote the stage play.
Carole and Joseph Calleia
Carole autographed this photo for a member of the crew
Carole's costumes were designed by Anna Duse. Filming took place at Teddington Studios in London during January and February of 1948. To research her role as a reporter she visited the Daily herald offices in London. The movie was released in the United Kingdom on September 28, 1948 and in the United States in July of 1950 (two years after Carole's death). It became a modest box-office hit in the United Kingdom and her performance got mostly positive reviews. Variety said "The late Carole Landis is attractive as the newspaperwoman who stumbles on a scoop."
