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The passage discusses the film noir genre and its production in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. It highlights several low- to modestly-budgeted noirs made by independent companies, including Detour (1945) directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, which was a cult classic and is now considered a classic film noir. The passage also mentions several directors who worked at B-movie/intermediate level studios and built well-respected oeuvres, including Samuel Fuller, Joseph H. Lewis, Phil Karlson, and Felix E. Feist. It notes that Edgar G. Ulmer spent most of his Hollywood career working at B studios and directed a number of noirs, including Detour. The passage also discusses the work of independent companies contracting with larger studios for distribution, including Hugo Haas's company, which produced films like Pickup (1951) and The Other Woman (1954). It notes that Ida Lupino established herself as the sole female director in Hollywood during the late 1940s and much of the 1950s through her company, The Filmakers. The passage highlights several classic film noirs produced largely outside of the major studios, including Detour, Gun Crazy, Kiss Me Deadly, D.O.A. (1950), Sweet Smell of Success, and Force of Evil. It notes that these films were made on limited budgets but have become highly regarded over time. Finally, the passage discusses Robert Siodmak's contributions to the film noir genre, including his eight classic-era noirs, such as The Killers, Phantom Lady, and Christmas Holiday. Overall, the passage provides a detailed look at the production of film noir during the 1940s and 1950s, highlighting the work of independent companies, directors, and actors who made significant contributions to the genre.