1. According to Paul Schrader, is Film Noir a genre?

What Paul Schrader believes is that Film Noir is not a genre.

2. What are three films that are quintessential Film Noir?

The three films that are quintessential are:

*"The Accused" by William Dieterle

*"Ace in the Hole" by Billy Wilder

*"Act of Violence" by fred Zinnemann

3. What are some films that were precursors to Film Noir?