1932
The Silent Witness (1932) Review, with Lionel Atwill and Greta Nissen
A society man steps in to take the blame when his son murders a loose woman.
1933
Our Betters (1933) Review, with Constance Bennett and Gilbert Roland
Pearl Constance Bennett Duchess Violet Kimble-Cooper Pepi Gilbert Roland Thornton Grant Mitchell Arthur Minor Watson Bessie Anita Louise Released by RKO | Directed by George Cukor Run time: 85 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “Are you making love to me?” “That’s nothing new, is it?” “I didn’t believe Read more…
1933
Berekeley Square (1933) Review, with Leslie Howard and Heather Angel
Peter Standish Leslie Howard Helen Pettigrew Heather Angel Major Clinton Alan Mowbray Released by Fox Film | Directed by Frank Lloyd Proof That It’s Pre-Code Look, a guy travels through time to bone his great something-or-other’s cousin. It raises questions, certainly. Berkeley Square: Romance Through the Ages “Time– real time– Read more…
1932
Winner Take All (1932) Review, with James Cagney, Virginia Bruce and Marian Nixon
Jimmy Kane James Cagney Joan Virginia Bruce Peggy Marian Nixon Released by Warner Brothers | Directed By Roy Del Ruth Proof That It’s Pre-Code Virginia Bruce gets to model a stunning array of lingerie. A trio of tailors fit Cagney for a suit and are very interesting in getting precise Read more…