1931
The Mad Genius (1931) Review, with John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, and Donald Cook
“How can you wipe out love?” “Women have found a way.”
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!
1933
Below the Sea (1933) Review, with Fay Wray and Ralph Bellamy
It’s Fay Wray versus… a giant octopus this week, it seems. Uh, roar?
1931
Gold Dust Gertie (1931) Review
Gold Dust Gertie is about a gold digger in 1933. What a weird coincidence.
1934
Murder at the Vanities (1934) Review
That’s pretty close to nudity, that’s some blood, there’s some murder. Oh, and weeeeed. 420, sing songs every day.
1932
Scarface: Shame of a Nation (1932) Review
The Pre-Code Follies: No, it’s not the one that’s on all of the t-shirts and dorm room walls. It’s the original Scarface. You know, the really fucking good one. From Danny.
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
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