The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film) is riveted." The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 95% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on eighteen reviews. The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film) The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1946 American film noir based on the 1934 novel of the same name by James M. Cain. This adaptation of the novel features Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn, Leon Ames, and Audrey Totter. It was directed by Tay Garnett. The musical score was written by George Bassman and Erich Zeisl (the latter uncredited). This version was the third filming of "The
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film) that while they were waiting for Kennedy's friend to show and she was keeping up appearances outside, serving diners, the woman with whom Frank had an affair dropped by to return his tie. She threatens to tell Sackett about Frank's part in the murder. They confront each other about everything, and she tells him she is pregnant. She speculates that bringing a new life into the world may help make up for the one they took. They go to the beach and agree to rededicate themselves to each other. On the drive home, Frank becomes distracted by Cora and crashes