ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT Review: The plot follows a group of German schoolboys who are talked into enlisting at the start of World War I… Read more “All Quiet on the Western Front”
Category: 1930s
The 39 Steps
THE 39 STEPS Review: While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay picks up the exotic “Annabelle Smith” at a music hall. The next morning he discovers… Read more “The 39 Steps”
Ninotchka
NINOTCHKA Review: A no-nonsense diplomat of the Soviet Union, Nina Ivanovna is sent to Paris to supervise the sale of jewels that was seized during the Russian… Read more “Ninotchka”
The Adventures of Robin Hood
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD Review: When King Richard the Lionheart is captured, his brother Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses. Sir… Read more “The Adventures of Robin Hood”
Frankenstein
FRANKENSTEIN Review: An obsessed scientist, Dr, Henry Frankenstein, creates a monster from parts of exhumed corpses. Director: James Whale Actors: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John… Read more “Frankenstein”
City Lights
CITY LIGHTS Review: A homeless tramp falls in love with a lovely blind flower seller and secretly labors to pay for the restoration of her sight. Director:… Read more “City Lights”
The Lady Vanishes
THE LADY VANISHES Review: While travelling in continental Europe, Iris Henderson realizes that Miss Froy has disappeared from the train. The only problem is that Iris Henderson is… Read more “The Lady Vanishes”
Duck Soup
DUCK SOUP Review: A wealthy widow offers financial aid to the bankrupt country of Freedonia. This is only on condition that Rufus T. Firefly be made the… Read more “Duck Soup”
Modern Times
MODERN TIMES Review: A Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society. He gets help from a young homeless woman. Director: Charles Chaplin Actors: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard… Read more “Modern Times”
It Happened One Night
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT Review: A spoiled heiress runs away from her family. She is then helped by a brash and breezy reporter who offers his help… Read more “It Happened One Night”
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