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1930

A Lady to Love (1930) Review, with Vilma Bánky and Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson displays his MAGNIFICENT. ACTING. TALENT. in this misbegotten talkie from 1930.

By Danny, 2 yearsMay 14, 2021 ago
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Wonder Bar (1934) Review, with Al Jolson, Kay Francis and Dolores Del Rio

Hate life? Learn about 1934’s WONDER BAR with Al Jolson.

By Danny, 2 yearsApril 16, 2021 ago
1931

Up for Murder (1931) Review, with Lew Ayres and Genevieve Tobin

Robert Marshall Lew Ayres Myra Deane Genevieve Tobin Collins Frank McHugh Released by Universal Directed by Monta Bell Run time: 68 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “You dumb cluck!” One reporter keeps his bottle of liquor concealed in the newspaper’s basement, which he takes frequent swigs from. I Read more…

By Danny, 2 yearsApril 5, 2021 ago
1932

The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932) Review, with Joan Bennett and Donald Cook

Vivienne Ware Joan Bennett John Sutherland Donald Cook Dolores Divine Lilian Bond Released by Fox Directed by William K. Howard Run time: 56 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “What I sucker I was. I thought that sugar daddy meant he was going to take me abroad for a Read more…

By Danny, 2 yearsMarch 22, 2021 ago
1933

The Keyhole (1933) Review, with Kay Francis and George Brent

Kay Francis and George Brent do their best to lift this One Way Passage ripoff.

By Danny, 2 yearsMarch 12, 2021 ago
1932

Evenings for Sale (1932) Review, with Herbert Marshall and Mary Boland

Count Franz von Degenthal Herbert Marshall Jenny Kent Mary Boland Lela Fischer Sari Maritza Released by Paramount Directed by Stuart Walker Run time: 66 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “He ought to attract all the unsatisfied ladies of Vienna. Of Europe!” “Don’t forget America. America is full of Read more…

By Danny, 2 yearsJanuary 17, 2021 ago
1934

Madame Du Barry (1934) Review, with Dolores Del Rio

Madame Du BarryDolores del Rio King Louis XVReginald Owen Armand d’AiguillonVictor Jory Directed by: William DieterleReleased by: Warner Bros.Run time: 79 minutes Proof That It’s (Almost) Pre-Code “Madam, what are you trying to do to France?”“Oh, just what it’s doing to me.” We’re introduced to Du Barry (del Rio) in Read more…

By Danny, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2020 ago
1931

Stepping Out (1931) Review, with Reginald Denny and Charlotte Greenwood

Sally Leila Hyams Tom Reginald Denny role Lilian Bond Released by MGM Directed by Charles Reisner Run time: 73 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “You were a blushing bride– and what blushes!” “Awright, I’ll go around without a stitch of clothes! Without a stitch of clothes! Like Lady Read more…

By Danny, 3 yearsJune 19, 2020 ago
1931

Millie (1931) Review, with Helen Twelvetrees and Lilyan Tashman

Millie Helen Twelvetrees Helen Lilyan Tashman Angie Joan Blondell Released by RKO Directed by John Francis Dillon Run time: 85 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film We’re introduced to Blondell and Tashman’s characters shacked up in bed together. Frank McHugh has a musical number (yes) about being a beautiful Read more…

By Danny, 3 years ago
1933

Beauty for Sale (1933) Review, with Madge Evans and Alice Brady

Letty Madge Evans Mrs. Sherwood Alice Brady Sherwood Otto Kruger Carol Una Merkel Mrs. Merrick May Robson Burt Barton Phillips Holmes Released by MGM Directed by Richard Boleslavsky Run time: 86 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “You know how divorces are.” “I’ve never been married.” “Not even once?!” Read more…

By Danny, 3 years ago

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