Tag Archives: pre-code
Bombshell (1933)
I’ve never seen a Jean Harlow film I didn’t enjoy, but I think Bombshell may very well be my favourite, and that surprises me a bit as I really enjoy the pairing of Harlow-Gable in some of her other major … Continue reading
Filed under Comedy, Jean Harlow
Three on a Match (1932)
“She’ll probably go to reform school.” Three on a Match is the story of three schoolgirls who lose touch with each other, but reunite by chance a few years later. Mary (Joan Blondell) is the wild one who gets in trouble and … Continue reading
Filed under Bette Davis
Ex-Lady (1935)
“Cheap, cheap, my daughter, cheap!” In Ex-Lady single career girl, illustrator, Helen Bauer (Bette Davis) maintains a long-term relationship with advertising agency owner Don Peterson (Gene Raymond). He wants to get married, but she’s averse to the idea. She’d much … Continue reading
Filed under Bette Davis
Night After Night (1932)
“Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie.” Ex-Boxer Joe Anton (George Raft) runs a successful speakeasy. Now that he’s hit the good times, he’s turned his ambitions towards high society. Joe is captivated by a lonely, high class … Continue reading
Filed under Mae West
Strange Love of Molly Louvain (1932)
“I offer you nothing, and you accept it.” When the pre-code film The Strange Love of Molly Louvain begins, Molly (Ann Dvorak) works behind the cigar counter at a hotel. She’s about to be introduced to her boyfriend Ralph’s wealthy … Continue reading
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