1933
Private Detective 62 (1933) Review, with William Powell
Pre-Code Follies: It’s another round with William Powell being so-damned-charming-it-hurts in a movie that’s so-damn-boring-that-writing-a-description-of-it-is-also-boring. 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
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.
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.
1933
Parachute Jumper (1933) Review, with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Bette Davis, and Frank McHugh
Pre-Code Follies: Narcotics, gay guys, and the middle finger. From Danny.
1933
Blood Money (1933) Review
Pre-Code Follies: One crazy character does not a great film make. From Danny.
1933
Female (1933) Review, with Ruth Chatterton and George Brent
Review: Ruth Chatterton in Female goes from fascinating to frustrating in a few short scenes. From Danny
1933
Midnight Mary (1933) Review, with Loretta Young
Reviews: Midnight Mary is the breezy story of how a girl goes legit after more than a few failures.
1933
Wild Boys of the Road (1933) Review, with Frankie Darro
Review: A gritty punch in the gut, two young men head out on a train trip across the country to try and find a job in 1933. To say it doesn’t go well is an understatement. From Danny