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1932

Red Dust (1932) Review, with Jean Harlow, Clark Gable and Mary Astor

Exotic lust and a blooming love triangle set the passions of Harlow and Gable on fire!

By Danny, 15 yearsJanuary 1, 2012 ago
1933

The House on 56th Street (1933) Review, with Kay Francis and Ricardo Cortez

You will forgot this movie before you finish the review. I know I did.

By Danny, 15 yearsNovember 13, 2011 ago
1931

Laugh and Get Rich (1931) Review, with Hugh Herbert and Edna May Oliver

Pre-Code Follies: Is this the prequel to Get Rich or Die Trying? No. No it’s not. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsSeptember 3, 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
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
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
1931

Transgression (1931) Review, with Kay Francis

Pre-Code Follies: Another Kay Francis film, and this one kinda sucks. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsMay 26, 2011 ago
1934

Whirlpool (1934) Review, with Jack Holt and Jean Arthur

Pre-Code Follies: Well, this is certainly a movie about stuff, and a lot of it seems to involve dad and daughter getting along like gangbusters. From Danny.

By Danny, 15 yearsMay 14, 2011 ago

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