Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] Double Indemnity (1944) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Job on 2010-08-01 13:06:26.

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Zepfanman said:
Lola: Phyllis, do you mind if we don't finish this game? It bores me stiff.

Phyllis: Got something better to do?

L: Yes, I have. [Towards Mr. D.:] Father, is it alright if I run along now?

Mr. D.: Run along where? Who with?

L: Just Anne. We're going rollerskating.

D: Anne Who?

L: Anne Matthews.

P: It's not that Nino Zachetti again, is it?

D: Better not be...
Message posted on 2013-11-02 14:24:51
Jim said:
The quote from the movie posted here by Zepfanman back in 2013 is correct (why wasn't this corrected before now?).

Barbara Stanwyck as "Phyllis" and Jean Heather as "Lola" are both named and most definitely speak to each other about something other than a man:

Lola: Phyllis, do you mind if we don't finish this game? It bores me stiff.

Phyllis: Got something better to do?

Lola: Yes, I have.

...

Phyllis: Now you're not going to take my car again.

Lola: No thanks. I'd rather be dead.

The entire screenplay can be found at the following site (once there, just do a quick search for one of the quotes):

sfy.ru/?script=double_indemnity_1944

This one is a pass. 3 of 3.
Message posted on 2015-12-21 21:01:33
neil (webmaster) said:
I've updated the rating from 2/3 to 3/3.
Message posted on 2015-12-22 21:03:49
Mary said:
Phyllis is unparalleled as a fearless film schemer, colder and more ingenious than almost any you'll see. Nobody like her in recent films. Stepdaughter Lola turns out to be impressively tough, too. Watch it, despite the scanty conversation among the women.
Message posted on 2017-09-17 21:44:06

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