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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
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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
1933

Peg o’ My Heart (1933) Review, with Marion Davies

Peg Marion Davies Jerry Onslow Stevens Alaric Tyrell Davis Released by MGM Directed by Robert Z. Leonard Run time: 86 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “You little Irish–!!” Our hero, Peg (Davies), pretends to have an illicit extramarital affair in order to help another woman out. Peg O’ Read more…

By Danny, 3 years ago
1930

Spring Is Here (1930) Review, with Lawrence and Alexander Gray

Steve Alden Lawrence Gray Terry Clayton Alexander Gray Betty Braley Bernice Claire Released by First National Directed by John Francis Dillion Run time: 69 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film Dad: “Am I your father?” Daughter: “I hope so.” Dad: “So do I!” A man’s grown daughters contend that Read more…

By Danny, 4 years ago
1931

The Hot Heiress (1931) Review, with Ben Lyon and Ona Munson

‘Hap’ Harrington Ben Lyon Juliette Ona Munson Clay Walter Pidgeon Released by Warner Bros./First National Directed by Clarence G. Badger Run time: 79 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film Our heroine chats casually from her bathtub. One gentleman performs a very aggressive sunscreen application. Hot Heiress: Cold Turkey “Nobody loves Read more…

By Danny, 4 yearsMarch 29, 2019 ago
1934

George White’s Scandals (1934) Review, with Rudy Vallee, Jimmy Durante, and Alice Faye

Kitty Alice Faye Happy Jimmy Durante Jimmy Rudy Vallee Released by Fox Film Directed by George White Run time: 79 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “You Nasty Man!” features gams galore and oodles of men focusing in on various lady appendages with delight. Jimmy Durante has lost his Read more…

By Danny, 4 yearsDecember 7, 2018 ago

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