1930
Doorway to Hell (1930) Review
The precursor to a boatload of gangster films, The Doorway to Hell isn’t quite up to snuff but it’s an interesting diversion.
1933
Goodbye Again (1933) Review, with Warren William, Joan Blondell, and Genevieve Tobin
Hello Goodbye Again, I must be staying.
1933
The House on 56th Street (1933) Review, with Kay Francis and Ricardo Cortez
You will forgot this movie before you finish the review. I know I did.
1931
Gold Dust Gertie (1931) Review
Gold Dust Gertie is about a gold digger in 1933. What a weird coincidence.
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.
1933
Parachute Jumper (1933) Review, with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Bette Davis, and Frank McHugh
Pre-Code Follies: Narcotics, gay guys, and the middle finger. From Danny.