1930s Films

The Timeless Allure of Bogart and Bacall in “Key Largo”

11.20.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 1930s Films, Academy Award Winners, Claire Trevor, Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, John Huston, Key Largo, Lauren Bacall | no comments

On July 16, 1948, Key Largo — adapted from the Maxwell Anderson play of the same name — brought its mix of noir and suspense to theaters. Is it an exaggeration to say that film was never the same again?…

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of “Lost Horizon”

10.29.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 1930s Films, Frank Capra, Lost Horizon | no comments

Originally released on March 2, 1937, Lost Horizon is a breathtaking adaptation of the James Hilton novel directed by Frank Capra. With a budget of 1.25 million dollars, something that was unprecedented for its time, Capra set out on an…

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