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.
1932
Beauty and the Boss (1932) Review
Pre-Code Follies: Depending on your gender, this is either offensive or just boring! From Danny.
1931
Transgression (1931) Review, with Kay Francis
Pre-Code Follies: Another Kay Francis film, and this one kinda sucks. From Danny.
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.
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.
1934
Strictly Dynamite (1934) Review
Pre-Code Follies: Jimmy Durante stars in this little seen piece of crap. From Danny.
1934
Dr. Monica (1934) Review, with Kay Francis and Warren Williams
Pre-Code Follies: It’s Kay Francis again, and this time she’s up to her doctorate in trouble. From Danny
1930
Loose Ankles (1930) Review, with Loretta Young and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Pre-Code Follies: This movie probably feels fresher today than the day it came out. From Danny.
1932
Trouble in Paradise (1932) Review, with Herbert Marshall, Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins
A sublime comedy of sex and subtle charms.