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Danny is a writer who lives with his lovely wife, adorable children, and geriatric yet yappy dog. He blogs at pre-code.com, a website dedicated to Hollywood films from 1930 to 1934, and can be found on Twitter @PreCodeDotCom.
1930

For the Defense (1930)

Review: Your honor, I declare this one ‘Not Guilty’. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 9, 2011 ago
1934

The Big Shakedown (1934) Review

Pre-Code Follies: Look, don’t make counterfeit toothpaste. JUST DON’T. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 2, 2011 ago
1932

High Pressure (1932) Review, with William Powell

Pre-Code Follies: Big business goes bad in this odd flick. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 25, 2011 ago
1932

The Dark Horse (1932) Review, with Warren William and Bette Davis

Review: The circus of politics isn’t complete without a ringmaster and a clown! From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 16, 2011 ago
1933

The Woman Accused (1933)

The Pre-Code Follies: This is like the circus version of a “Law & Order” episode. DOOT DOOT DOODY DOO DOO DOOT DOOT DOOT DOO DOO. Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 11, 2011 ago
1932

Beauty and the Boss (1932) Review

Pre-Code Follies: Depending on your gender, this is either offensive or just boring! From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 2, 2011 ago
1931

Transgression (1931) Review, with Kay Francis

Pre-Code Follies: Another Kay Francis film, and this one kinda sucks. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsMay 26, 2011 ago
1933

Parachute Jumper (1933) Review, with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Bette Davis, and Frank McHugh

Pre-Code Follies: Narcotics, gay guys, and the middle finger. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsMay 19, 2011 ago
1934

Whirlpool (1934) Review, with Jack Holt and Jean Arthur

Pre-Code Follies: Well, this is certainly a movie about stuff, and a lot of it seems to involve dad and daughter getting along like gangbusters. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsMay 14, 2011 ago
1934

Strictly Dynamite (1934) Review

Pre-Code Follies: Jimmy Durante stars in this little seen piece of crap. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsMay 12, 2011 ago

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