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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

By Danny, 15 yearsAugust 7, 2011 ago
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

By Danny, 15 yearsAugust 6, 2011 ago
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.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 30, 2011 ago
1934

Jimmy the Gent (1934) Review

Review: God, this again? Emoticon response the only logical one: 🙁 From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 23, 2011 ago
1933

Hot Pepper (1933) Review

Review: Don’t watch any Lupe Velez movies. Save yourself. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 16, 2011 ago
1930

For the Defense (1930)

Review: Your honor, I declare this one ‘Not Guilty’. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 9, 2011 ago
1934

The Big Shakedown (1934) Review

Pre-Code Follies: Look, don’t make counterfeit toothpaste. JUST DON’T. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJuly 2, 2011 ago
1932

High Pressure (1932) Review, with William Powell

Pre-Code Follies: Big business goes bad in this odd flick. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 25, 2011 ago
1932

The Dark Horse (1932) Review, with Warren William and Bette Davis

Review: The circus of politics isn’t complete without a ringmaster and a clown! From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 16, 2011 ago
1933

The Woman Accused (1933)

The Pre-Code Follies: This is like the circus version of a “Law & Order” episode. DOOT DOOT DOODY DOO DOO DOOT DOOT DOOT DOO DOO. Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsJune 11, 2011 ago

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