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.
1931
Laugh and Get Rich (1931) Review, with Hugh Herbert and Edna May Oliver
Pre-Code Follies: Is this the prequel to Get Rich or Die Trying? No. No it’s not. From Danny.
1933
Private Detective 62 (1933) Review, with William Powell
Pre-Code Follies: It’s another round with William Powell being so-damned-charming-it-hurts in a movie that’s so-damn-boring-that-writing-a-description-of-it-is-also-boring. From-Danny.
1931
Guilty Hands (1931) Review, with Kay Francis and Lionel Barrymore
A delay on the podcast this week, but instead we’ve got a spine tingler and a black comedy rolled into one, with Lionel Barrymore and Kay Francis! Yes, again, I like Kay Francis, shut up. From Danny
1933
Picture Snatcher (1933) Review
Pre-Code Follies: He’s a fast talking newspaper guy. She’s the daughter of the chief of police. Can they get along? From Danny
1933
Man’s Castle (1933) Review
The Pre-Code Follies: Well, one man’s castle is another man’s poison. That’s how that goes, right? From Danny.
1934
Jimmy the Gent (1934) Review
Review: God, this again? Emoticon response the only logical one: 🙁 From Danny.
1934
The Big Shakedown (1934) Review
Pre-Code Follies: Look, don’t make counterfeit toothpaste. JUST DON’T. From Danny.