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1933

1933

The Song of Songs (1933) Review

Innocence robbed and the twin beauty of Rouben Mamoulian and Marlene Dietrich.

By Danny, 14 yearsJune 17, 2012 ago
1933

Footlight Parade (1933) Review, with James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, and Ruby Keeler

One of the raciest, funniest and craziest movies that the Pre-Code has to offer.

By Danny, 14 yearsMay 27, 2012 ago
1933

Goodbye Again (1933) Review, with Warren William, Joan Blondell, and Genevieve Tobin

Hello Goodbye Again, I must be staying.

By Danny, 15 yearsMarch 25, 2012 ago
1933

Double Harness (1933)

The Pre-Code Follies — If you like William Powell and the movie Female, you’ll love this one.

By Danny, 15 yearsFebruary 26, 2012 ago
1933

Havana Widows (1933)

Blondell’s to die for in this one.

By Danny, 15 yearsFebruary 5, 2012 ago
1933

Pleasure Cruise (1933) Review

What the hell. What a weird friggin’ movie.

By Danny, 15 yearsJanuary 8, 2012 ago
1933

Design for Living (1933) Review, with Miriam Hopkins, Gary Cooper and Fredric March

The three ways of the 1930’s.

By Danny, 15 yearsDecember 18, 2011 ago
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?

By Danny, 15 yearsDecember 11, 2011 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
1933

She Done Him Wrong (1933) Review, with Mae West and Cary Grant

Mae West waggles her hips and rolls her eyes in this crazy comedy with Cary Grant.

By Danny, 15 yearsOctober 9, 2011 ago

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