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1930

Conspiracy (1930) Review

A Conspiracy of Dunces.

By Danny, 14 yearsJune 3, 2012 ago
1933

Footlight Parade (1933) Review, with James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, and Ruby Keeler

One of the raciest, funniest and craziest movies that the Pre-Code has to offer.

By Danny, 14 yearsMay 27, 2012 ago
1931

Ambassador Bill (1931) Review

“The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself. ” — Will Rogers

By Danny, 14 yearsMay 22, 2012 ago
1931

Under 18 (1931) Review, with Marian Marsh and Warren William

She’s pretty, she’s young, and in trouble!

By Danny, 14 yearsMay 13, 2012 ago
1934

Men in White (1934)

Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, and the A-word.

By Danny, 14 yearsApril 23, 2012 ago
1934

Of Human Bondage (1934)

Pre-Code Follies: Bette Davis has those eyes, and bends men to her will!

By Danny, 14 yearsApril 15, 2012 ago
1932

The Kid From Spain (1932)

More women in lingerie! More singing! More dancing! More Eddie Cantor! … wait, where are you going?

By Danny, 14 yearsApril 8, 2012 ago
1933

Goodbye Again (1933) Review, with Warren William, Joan Blondell, and Genevieve Tobin

Hello Goodbye Again, I must be staying.

By Danny, 14 yearsMarch 25, 2012 ago
1932

Rain (1932)

Joan Crawford is a grotesque in this Pre-Code melodrama.

By Danny, 14 yearsMarch 19, 2012 ago
1930

Whoopee! (1930)

It’s all about sex and racism. And not in a good way!

By Danny, 14 yearsMarch 4, 2012 ago

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