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The Devil Dancer (1927) |
Gilda Gray proves herself an actress of considerable dramatic talent as well as a clever dancer. Her current vehicle provides more real drama than has heretofore been her lot and she comes through in fine style. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Dec 05, 2023
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State Fair (1933) |
Janet Gaynor was never seen to better advantage and Will Rogers is superb. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Nov 09, 2023
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Jeannie (1941) |
There is much to be said for this modest and simple film, as perfect an escape from the harsh realities of the moment as one could hope for. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 02, 2023
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Moon Over Burma (1940) |
Story is not novel, it is true, but it moves along smoothly and maintains interest. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 02, 2023
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Bringing Up Baby (1938) |
Every type of audience will be highly amused and entertained with this new RKO pix, literally a riot from beginning to end, with the laugh total heavy and the action fast. Katharine Hepburn is very funny in a comedy role and Cary Grant scores heavily. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Grand Hotel (1932) |
With this lineup of Metro's marquee names any picture would draw. But in this particular case of Grand Hotel, additionally there's absorbing story material, expert performances, understanding direction and a swank production. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jun 06, 2023
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) |
[The] atmosphere created by director Frank Capra is com mendable. Barbara Stanwyck has been seen to better advantage, but Nils Asther gives an outstanding portrayal of General Yen. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Apr 24, 2023
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The Black Pirate (1926) |
It has Doug; its pirates are as terrible as anyone ever pictured and it is the finest specimen of the all- color feature yet produced. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Mar 22, 2023
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The Devil Horse (1926) |
Canutt may not be the best actor available but he is a skilled horseman and to watch him perform is indeed a pleasure. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) |
Buster Keaton gets a great break with nifty story heavily gagged, and he sends it over with lots to spare. Ernest Torrence as his dad, the captain of the steamboat, is at his funniest zest. Marion Byron is charming and full of pep. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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Lotus Blossom (1921) |
Lotus Blossom is considerably below the average photoplay production of the present day. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Mar 10, 2023
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Safety Last (1923) |
This last half of Lloyd's latest may not have a soothing effect upon people afflicted with nervous disorders... there are genuine shocks in Safety Last, some that can only be described by seeing them. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Feb 21, 2023
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Back to Bataan (1945) |
The cast merits a citation. John Wayne does a fine job as an American colonel who leads the guerrillas. Among others who perform with distinction are Anthony Quinn and Beulah Bondi. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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Main Street (1923) |
At times rather appealing but usually quite far-fetched and unconvincing. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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Frankenstein (1931) |
A nightmare of entertainment which moves along swiftly, never failing to hold audience interest firmly. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jan 13, 2023
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The Lady Eve (1941) |
Sturges' script is a zany comedy based on an old story theme, but he makes it a refreshing and sparkling entertainment piece that will hold audience interest from beginning to end. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Dec 29, 2022
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) |
Here is a picture so masterfully produced and of such unusual entertainment value that it will make motion picture history. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Steamboat Willie (1928) |
This is what Steamboat Willie has; First, a clever and amusing treatment; secondly, music and sound effects added via the Cinephone method. The result is a real tidbit of diversion. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Nov 14, 2022
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The Maltese Falcon (1941) |
It is beautifully made, excellently cast and acted, while John Huston's direction of his own screenplay is as brilliant as any of the jewels which are alleged to encrust the figure of the falcon whose possession is the crux of the story. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Nov 11, 2022
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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) |
The film has impressive settings filmed in superlative Technicolor. The physical details are notable. The cast has been beautifully directed by Vincente Minnelli. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Nov 10, 2022
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King Kong (1933) |
It is the exploitation and the showmanship possibilities, aside from the story itself, that put this picture in the big class - The Film Daily
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) |
It is so good and has such timely warm human qualities that it gives Capra another outstanding contender for Academy of M. P. Arts and Sciences honor. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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A Study in Scarlet (1933) |
This well-known mystery story has been brought to the screen with an excellent cast, each player giving a convincing characterization. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 22, 2022
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Java Head (1934) |
The picture is very attractively costumed. Dialogue is very literate and the conflict worked out principally in well-pointed talk... Miss Wong gives a splendid performance, as do John Loder, Elizabeth Allan, Edmund Gwenn and the rest of the able cast. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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When Were You Born? (1938) |
This serves to make the work of Miss Wong very impressive and convincing. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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The Thief of Bagdad (1924) |
Probably the most magnificent production of this kind ever made. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Shanghai Express (1932) |
Although not particularly new, the yarn has been made with intelligence and big production values and has been given expert performances by Dietrich, Clive Brook and other players. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 20, 2022
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Lady From Chungking (1942) |
A very satisfactory offering in the modest budget range. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 20, 2022
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The Toll of the Sea (1922) |
While the coloring in this is still somewhat removed from perfection, it is the closest approach to the natural that any of the experimenters have obtained. The tones are clear, unconfused and the colors do not jump. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 18, 2022
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Daughter of the Dragon (1931) |
A preposterous and draggy story. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 18, 2022
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Cobra Woman (1944) |
Cobra Woman possesses a potent sensuous appeal that will establish the box-office fortunes of the production, a Technicolor drunk revolving around the Maria Montez framework. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Sep 20, 2022
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Gentleman's Agreement (1947) |
Gentleman's Agreement is moving, stirring, emotional drama handled in such terms as the screen has never dared to until this time. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Aug 17, 2022
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The Life of Emile Zola (1937) |
It has been made with distinction and sincerity. It is a radical departure from the usual screen storytelling. Paul Muni's performance as Zola ranks with the best since the inception of pictures. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Aug 02, 2022
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How Green Was My Valley (1941) |
How Green Was My Valley glows with greatness. It is one of those productions which reflect the fullness and the richness of the creative talent of the people associated with its making. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jul 26, 2022
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You Can't Take It With You (1938) |
Capra evidently used a fine-toothed comb in gathering a cast best suited for the individual roles, with the result that the portrayals are flawless. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Feb 07, 2022
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The Lost Weekend (1945) |
A starkly dramatic film overwhelming in its effect. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jan 31, 2022
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Little Iodine (1946) |
The youngest children handle their roles effectively, and the direction by Reginald LeBorg is creditable. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jan 10, 2022
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The Outlaw (1943) |
Howard Hughes is deserving of a full measure of praise for his dual enactment of the roles of producer-director. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Dec 09, 2021
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Nightmare Alley (1947) |
It leaves an impact, is eye-popping, shows up the ways and means by which the public is deluded and at the same time prevails upon the imagination to adhere to mysticism. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Dec 03, 2021
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His Girl Friday (1940) |
Never a dull moment has been allowed to creep into the picture from start to finish. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Oct 14, 2021
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Leave Her to Heaven (1945) |
The film marks Wilde's coming-of-age as an actor. Miss Tierney has never shown to finer advantage, nor has Miss Crain. Standing out in the fine supporting cast is Vincent Price as the prosecutor. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Sep 29, 2021
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Redes (1936) |
For discriminating and appreciative audiences, this feature, with its glorious photography, its simple but powerful story and genuine technical excellence, is a production of rare delight. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Aug 25, 2021
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George Washington Carver (1940) |
The film has enough of a story apart from its straight biographical aspects to make it interesting. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jul 22, 2021
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The Big Clock (1948) |
After dawdling for about a half hour, this whodunit gets into gear and becomes an engrossing contest. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jul 21, 2021
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The Pearl (1947) |
A compelling dramatic work which takes a place among photographic poetry of the screen. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jul 19, 2021
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Ladies Lake (1934) |
This is an enjoyable love story, filmed in the beautiful background of the Tyrol, with some music and dancing, and acted by an excellent cast. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jun 29, 2021
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The Philadelphia Story (1940) |
A brilliant and important picture -- easily one of the standout, smart comedies of the '40-'41 season. - The Film Daily
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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The Women (1939) |
Clare Boothe's famous play has been transferred to the screen with telling effect. It has lost none of its bite, smart dialogue or shrewd observations on the rivalries of members of the fair sex. It has been expertly directed by George Cukor. - The Film Daily
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| Posted May 24, 2021
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Squadron Leader X (1943) |
A lot is to be said in favor of this war melodrama out of England. The treatment is excellent, the acting of a high order, and the direction first-class, with production values impressive. - The Film Daily
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| Posted May 14, 2021
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The Power and the Glory (1933) |
The flashbacks and Morgan's intermittent off-stage voice are fitted into the picture, making it a very effective combination in promoting filmic action, maintaining suspense and building up dramatic punch. - The Film Daily
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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