Pre-Code.Com Site News for June 2017
Hey everyone! Holding on was again the name of the game for May. While I’m definitely sad I didn’t get to watch nearly as much Clark Gable as I wanted to, what I did catch wasn’t bad.
June has a few good showings on TCM, including Rafter Romance, a night of pre-Code horrors, and another evening dedicated to the gone-too-soon Louis Wolheim.
As for planned reviews, I’m excited to be participating in Raquel’s Summer Reading challenge, trying to hit more books that cover pre-Code Hollywood for the site. Speaking of books…
Patreon Bonuses for June
While I haven’t gotten to watch many movies lately– I did let my one-year-old watch a little bit of Animal Crackers because that’s just who I am– I have been devouring books this year. So for my Patreon bonus in June, I will be reading (out loud) Dashiell Hammett’s The Thin Man. Patrons paying more than $3 will get to hear the readings via YouTube. I think it’ll be fun. Or terrible! I’ve been practicing my William Powell, and it ain’t pretty.
Pre-Code Hollywood Movies on TCM in June
Please note: All times are Eastern. This schedule is subject to change. See the full listings here. To watch TCM online, check out their TCM Watch site.
| 1st, 6:00 AM |
Secrets of the French Police (1932)
Strange crimes committed by a hypnotized women baffle a French detective. |
| 1st, 7:15 AM |
Broadway to Hollywood (1933)
Three generations of vaudevillians fight for fame and success. |
| 1st, 8:00 PM |
Just a Gigolo (1931)
To escape gold diggers, a British lord pretends to be a gigolo. |
| 2nd, 9:00 AM |
Storm at Daybreak (1933)
Fictionalized account of the start of World War I. |
| 4th, 10:30 PM |
Bright Eyes (1934)
Shirley Temple flick. |
| 5th, 2:15 PM |
A Farewell to Arms (1932)
An American serving in World War I falls for a spirited nurse. |
| 9th, 12:00 PM |
The Kennel Murder Case (1933)
Philo Vance investigates a murder tied to a dog show. |
| 12th, 8:00 PM |
Viva Villa (1934)
Biography of the bandit chief. |
| 14th, 8:45 AM |
The Girl of the Port (1930)
A marooned showgirls helps a soldier face his fears. |
| 20th, 8:00 PM |
Gentleman’s Fate (1931)
A bootlegger falls apart when his wife leaves him. |
| 21st, 4:15 AM |
The Silver Horde (1930)
An Alaskan fisherman is dogged by a ruthless competitor and an ambitious dance hall girl. |
| 21st, 11:45 PM |
Freaks (1932)
A trapeze artist violates the code of the circus. |
| 26th, 4:30 AM |
The Circus Clown (1934)
A young man defies his father’s wishes and joins the circus. |
| 29th, 8:30 AM |
Make Me a Star (1932)
A grocery clerk goes to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. |
| 29th, 10:15 AM |
Man Hunt (1933)
A teen detective tries to help a jewel thief’s daughter. |
| 29th, 11:30 AM |
No Marriage Ties (1932)
A newspaperman becomes a tycoon. |
Questions? Comments? Or do you just want to bug me? Leave a comment below!
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Veebs · June 2, 2017 at 6:08 am
I love your description of Bright Eyes (“Shirley Temple flick”) lol
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