1930
Redemption (1930) Review, with John Gilbert
John Gilbert cuckholds Conrad Nagel, because that’s just what men did in the 1930s.
1930
The Arizona Kid (1930) Review, with Warner Baxter and Carole Lombard
The Cisco Kid is the Arizona Kid who develops a romance with Carole Lombard in the Olllllld West.
1930
Children of Pleasure (1930) Review, with Lawrence Gray and Wynne Gibson
A proto-Footlight Parade involves a little dance and nothing too impressive.
1930
The Vagabond King (1930) Review, with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald
Dennis King sings the day as the pseudo King of France.
1934
She Learned About Sailors (1934) Review, with Lew Ayres and Alice Faye
Lew Ayres tests the limits of his charm alongside Alice Faye.
1934
The Woman Condemned (1934) Review, with Claudia Dell
Richard Arlen is a cowboy chasing Mary Brian while typical Western plotting unfolds.
1930
The Light of Western Stars (1930) Review, with Richard Arlen and Mary Brian
Richard Arlen is a cowboy chasing Mary Brian while typical Western plotting unfolds.
1933
Sailor’s Luck (1933) Review, with Sally Eilers and James Dunn
Sailors on shore leave run amok in this lousy comedy.
All Reviews
Take a Chance (1933) Review, with James Dunn and Cliff Edwards
An independent musical comedy that doesn’t make much merriment.
1930
King of Jazz (1930) Review, with Paul Whiteman
Paul Whiteman John Boles Laura La Plante Released by Universal Directed by John Murray Anderson Run time: 99 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film There are a few mildly racy sketches, like one where an adulterer hides in the closet when the husband returns home. King of Jazz: Happy Read more…