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1932

Blondie of the Follies (1932) Review, with Marion Davies, Billie Dove and Robert Montgomery

Marion Davies learns a lesson about love and friendship… well, no, she doesn’t, but she *does* crossdress.

By Danny, 2 yearsSeptember 17, 2024 ago
1932

The Final Edition (1932) Review, with Mae Clarke and Pat O’Brien

An ace newspaper reporter hunts down a murderer in order to take down a crime syndicate– and she’s a woman?! Bless my stars and garters.

By Danny, 2 yearsJune 7, 2024 ago
1932

The Strange Case of Clara Deane (1932) Review, with Wynne Gibson and Pat O’Brien

Clara Deane, an ambitious designer, marries a crook and is falsely implicated in a crime. Years later, she looks to reunite with her missing daughter only to run into police interference.

By Danny, 2 yearsApril 26, 2024 ago
1932

The Silent Witness (1932) Review, with Lionel Atwill and Greta Nissen

A society man steps in to take the blame when his son murders a loose woman.

By Danny, 2 yearsApril 19, 2024 ago
1933

Sailor’s Luck (1933) Review, with Sally Eilers and James Dunn

Sailors on shore leave run amok in this lousy comedy.

By Danny, 5 yearsFebruary 11, 2022 ago
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Take a Chance (1933) Review, with James Dunn and Cliff Edwards

An independent musical comedy that doesn’t make much merriment.

By Danny, 5 yearsJanuary 14, 2022 ago
1930

King of Jazz (1930) Review, with Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman John Boles Laura La Plante Released by Universal Directed by John Murray Anderson Run time: 99 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film There are a few mildly racy sketches, like one where an adulterer hides in the closet when the husband returns home. King of Jazz: Happy Read more

By Danny, 5 yearsJuly 17, 2021 ago
1933

Crime of the Century (1933) Review, with Wynne Gibson and Stuart Erwin

Can anyone stop Jean Hersholt from committing the perfect murder– or will they commit it themselves?!

By Danny, 5 yearsApril 26, 2021 ago
1930

Numbered Men (1930) Review, with Bernice Clare and Conrad Nagel

It’s a singing, dancing– I’m sorry? They were all cut out? Oh. Well, here’s a rather implausible prison movie then I guess.

By Danny, 5 yearsApril 19, 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, 5 yearsApril 16, 2021 ago

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