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They Call It Sin (1932) Review

Proof That It’s Pre-Code Our rather sleazy main character Jimmie, who spends most of the film two timing his wife, attends a church service where most people are deciding on how much they’re taking out of the collection. Loretta Young pokes through her dress a few times. What? I notice Read more…

By Danny, 13 yearsOctober 12, 2012 ago
1932

Lawyer Man (1932) Review

As soon as it gains some steam, Lawyer Man is a stunning indictment of the political and legal system of the 1930’s.

By Danny, 13 yearsSeptember 25, 2012 ago
1931

Safe in Hell (1931) Review

Safe in Hell is an essential Pre-Code experience.

By Danny, 13 yearsSeptember 18, 2012 ago
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Bombshell (1933) Review

Is Jean Harlow crazy hot, or just crazy?

By Danny, 13 yearsSeptember 11, 2012 ago
1933

Mary Stevens, M.D. (1933) Review

Kay Francis is up to her old tricks, and by ‘old tricks’ I mean being a doctor and getting knocked up out of wedlock!

By Danny, 13 yearsAugust 21, 2012 ago
1932

Girl Crazy (1932) Review

Another Wheeler and Woolsey (you sick of those yet?). This one comes from the oooooold west.

By Danny, 13 yearsJuly 29, 2012 ago
1933

Diplomaniacs (1933)

It’s like Duck Soup, and maybe just as good?

By Danny, 13 yearsJuly 15, 2012 ago
1933

Doctor Bull (1933) Review

Don’t bother.

By Danny, 13 yearsJuly 1, 2012 ago
1933

The Song of Songs (1933) Review

Innocence robbed and the twin beauty of Rouben Mamoulian and Marlene Dietrich.

By Danny, 14 yearsJune 17, 2012 ago
1933

Footlight Parade (1933) Review, with James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, and Ruby Keeler

One of the raciest, funniest and craziest movies that the Pre-Code has to offer.

By Danny, 14 yearsMay 27, 2012 ago

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