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1930

Redemption (1930) Review, with John Gilbert

John Gilbert cuckholds Conrad Nagel, because that’s just what men did in the 1930s.

By Danny, 4 monthsDecember 3, 2022 ago
1930

The Arizona Kid (1930) Review, with Warner Baxter and Carole Lombard

The Cisco Kid is the Arizona Kid who develops a romance with Carole Lombard in the Olllllld West.

By Danny, 5 monthsNovember 8, 2022 ago
1930

Children of Pleasure (1930) Review, with Lawrence Gray and Wynne Gibson

A proto-Footlight Parade involves a little dance and nothing too impressive.

By Danny, 5 monthsOctober 30, 2022 ago
1930

The Vagabond King (1930) Review, with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald

Dennis King sings the day as the pseudo King of France.

By Danny, 6 monthsOctober 13, 2022 ago
1934

She Learned About Sailors (1934) Review, with Lew Ayres and Alice Faye

Lew Ayres tests the limits of his charm alongside Alice Faye.

By Danny, 6 monthsSeptember 23, 2022 ago
1934

The Woman Condemned (1934) Review, with Claudia Dell

Richard Arlen is a cowboy chasing Mary Brian while typical Western plotting unfolds.

By Danny, 7 monthsSeptember 16, 2022 ago
1930

The Light of Western Stars (1930) Review, with Richard Arlen and Mary Brian

Richard Arlen is a cowboy chasing Mary Brian while typical Western plotting unfolds.

By Danny, 7 monthsSeptember 9, 2022 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, 1 yearFebruary 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, 1 yearJanuary 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, 2 yearsJuly 17, 2021 ago

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