Classic 1930s movie reviews, movie articles and information. Movie reviews from classic movies from 1930 to 1939, the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Along with his iconic gangster roles, James Cagney’s early ’30s Warner Bros. tenure included turns as a cabbie, a race car driver, and–as Marsha Collock discusses here–a tabloid newspaper photographer, in 1933’s Picture Snatcher.
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In the first of a three-part salute to the film history of Russell Thorndike’s 18th-century English pirate-turned-vicar and smuggler Christopher Syn, Movie FanFare looks at the 1937 British costume thriller Dr. Syn, starring veteran actor George Arliss in the title role.
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In today’s guest post, writer Emma Alsop looks at a rare Pre-Code classic, The Story of Temple Drake. The 1933 controversial drama, starring Miriam Hopkins, was partially responsible for the creation of the Hays Code.
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Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) The classic American gangster film starring James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, Humphrey Bogart, is reviewed by Guest Blogger Kim Wilson Is this the finest performances of James Cagney?
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Take a journey to Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood, who battles Prince John, rescues Maid Marian, and robs from the rich to give to the poor. Kim Wilson reviews the 1938 Errol Flynn swashbuckler The Adventures of Robin Hood.
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In today’s guest post, MovieFanFare reader Dan Slaten presents his thoughts on one of his favorite films, The Eagle and the Hawk.
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Beauty and the Boss (1932) Bank president Baron Josef von Ullrich (Warren William), like so many men, very much appreciates a beautiful woman. But there’s just one place he doesn’t want to see them — in his office. He keeps…
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John Wayne rides again in a series of DVD releases of his work for Monogram Pictures made between 1933 and 1935. Author Irv slifkin points out how you can witness “The Duke” in his formative years, perfecting his famous walk, heroic persona, trademark speech pattern and acting style.
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One Way Passage (1932) movie review: Guest blogger Angela Petteys writes about the 1932 classic One Way Passage: When Dan (William Powell) meets Joan (Kay Francis) in a bar in Hong Kong, it’s love at first sight. They have a…
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Guest blogger Marsha Collock writes about the exploitation classic Midnight Mary: Meet Mary Martin: Orphaned and sent away to a reformatory at 14 , hooker and gun moll at 17 and a secretary and murderess by 20. She’s a good…
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