1932
His Private Secretary (1932)
Proof That It’s Pre-Code None other than John Wayne is a philandering rich boy with an attitude, who gets around with plenty of young ladies. And you thought he was cocky when he was a cowboy with a gun! Man, gotta dig this line, said with plenty of suggestive flair: Read more…
1932
Red Dust (1932) Review, with Jean Harlow, Clark Gable and Mary Astor
Exotic lust and a blooming love triangle set the passions of Harlow and Gable on fire!
1932
Island of Lost Souls (1932) Review
Beasts who become men! Cat woman seducing a tough sailor! Mad scientists gone mad with power! And Bela Lugosi!
1932
Scarface: Shame of a Nation (1932) Review
The Pre-Code Follies: No, it’s not the one that’s on all of the t-shirts and dorm room walls. It’s the original Scarface. You know, the really fucking good one. From Danny.
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.
1932
Beauty and the Boss (1932) Review
Pre-Code Follies: Depending on your gender, this is either offensive or just boring! From Danny.
1932
Trouble in Paradise (1932) Review, with Herbert Marshall, Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins
A sublime comedy of sex and subtle charms.