1934
Coming Out Party (1934) Review, with Frances Dee and Gene Raymond
A big social soiree and a pregnancy lead a young girl to make some poor life decisions.
1930
Morocco (1930) Review, with Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper
Tom Brown Gary Cooper Amy Jolly Marlene Dietrich La Bessiere Adolphe Menjou Released by Paramount | Directed by Josef von Sternberg Run time: 91 minutes Proof That It’s a Pre-Code Film “What are you doing with those fingers?” “Nothing. … yet.” One infamous scene has Dietrich, in a tux, kissing Read more
1931
The Good Bad Girl (1931) Review, with Mae Clarke, James Hall, and Marie Prevost
Marcia Cameron Mae Clarke Bob Henderson James Hall Trixie Barnes Marie Prevost Released by Columbia | Directed By Roy William Neill Proof That It’s Pre-Code “You cheap, common…” Women living with criminals outside of wedlock. Rich people are assholes. The Good Bad Girl: And The Ugly “That’s what I was. Read more