Glory Eden … Ginger Rogers Jim Davey … Norman Foster Speed Dennis … Frank McHugh Sam Ipswich … Gregory Ratoff Elmerada De Leon … Zasu Pitts Vera … Theresa Harris O’Connor … Allen Jenkins Herbert Childress … Franklin Pangborn Stu … Sterling Holloway Released by RKO | Directed By William Read more…
Jimmy Durante Jimmy Durante Lupe Velez Lupe Velez Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Harvey Clamp Charles Butterworth Laurel & Hardy Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel Bob Benson Eddie Quillan Henrietta Clamp Polly Moran Baron Munchausen Jack Pearl The Three Stooges Moe, Larry, and Curly Released by MGM | Directed By Richard Read more…
Guy Holden … Fred Astaire Mimi Glossop … Ginger Rogers Aunt Hortense … Alice Brady Egbert Fitzgerald … Edward Everett Horton Rodolfo Tonetti … Erik Rhodes The Waiter … Eric Blore Proof That It’s Pre-Code-ish The title of the Broadway show this is based on was called The Gay Divorce, Read more…
Belinha … Delores Del Rio Roger … Gene Raymond Julio … Raul Roulien Honey … Ginger Rogers Freddy … Fred Astaire The Aunt … Blanche Frederici Proof That It’s Pre-Code This thing has more bare legs than a Rockettes review. The film opens with a manager inspecting all of the Read more…
Ruby Carter … Mae West The Tiger Kid … Roger Pryor Ace Lamont … Jon Miljan Proof That It’s Pre-Code I feel bad for listing all the best parts of the movie up front, but here we go. Some choice quotes: “Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder.” “I always liked Read more…
Rush … Pat O’Brien Clayton … Dick Powell Peggy … Ginger Rogers Proof That It’s Pre-Code A character we never see is engaged in multiple romantic affairs without her henpecked husband’s consent. A very angry telegram notes, “Western Union won’t let me use the words I want to use.” You Read more…
Rufus T. Firefly Groucho Chicolini Chico Pinky Harpo Bob Zeppo Trentino Louis Calhern Mrs. Teasdale Margaret Dumont Proof That It’s Pre-Code A complete and healthy disrespect for every aspect of government and society. Duck Soup: A Meaty Stew “I didn’t come here to be insulted!” “That’s what you think!” Today’s Read more…
Lt. Bob Denton … John Wayne Evelyn … Laura La Plante Bonnie … June Clyde Proof That It’s Pre-Code In a men’s locker room, you sometimes see men’s hinders lurking in the background. A Mexican prostitute keeps accusing a jerkwad of being a “Poco hombre!” which probably ain’t super risque, Read more…
Joe Thunder Horse … Richard Barthelmess Lydia … Ann Dvorak Sam … Clarence Muse Quissenberry … Dudley Diggs Dr. Turner … Arthur Hohl Shanks … Sidney Toler Proof That It’s Pre-Code Oh, hey, it confronts racial prejudice and social issues in that Warner Brothers “let’s be as sensationalistic as possible” Read more…
Nick … Edward G. Robinson Jack … James Cagney Marie … Noel Francis Proof That It’s Pre-Code Nick has a bevy of ladies who catch his eye. One earlier in the picture needs $100 for something, but who knows what she needs that cash for. Wink. “I’ll win so much Read more…