1932
Blondie of the Follies (1932) Review, with Marion Davies, Billie Dove and Robert Montgomery
Marion Davies learns a lesson about love and friendship… well, no, she doesn’t, but she *does* crossdress.
1932
The Final Edition (1932) Review, with Mae Clarke and Pat O’Brien
An ace newspaper reporter hunts down a murderer in order to take down a crime syndicate– and she’s a woman?! Bless my stars and garters.
1932
The Strange Case of Clara Deane (1932) Review, with Wynne Gibson and Pat O’Brien
Clara Deane, an ambitious designer, marries a crook and is falsely implicated in a crime. Years later, she looks to reunite with her missing daughter only to run into police interference.
1932
The Silent Witness (1932) Review, with Lionel Atwill and Greta Nissen
A society man steps in to take the blame when his son murders a loose woman.
1933
Sailor’s Luck (1933) Review, with Sally Eilers and James Dunn
Sailors on shore leave run amok in this lousy comedy.
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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.
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
1933
Crime of the Century (1933) Review, with Wynne Gibson and Stuart Erwin
Can anyone stop Jean Hersholt from committing the perfect murder– or will they commit it themselves?!
1930
Numbered Men (1930) Review, with Bernice Clare and Conrad Nagel
It’s a singing, dancing– I’m sorry? They were all cut out? Oh. Well, here’s a rather implausible prison movie then I guess.
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Wonder Bar (1934) Review, with Al Jolson, Kay Francis and Dolores Del Rio
Hate life? Learn about 1934’s WONDER BAR with Al Jolson.