Category1930s

Posted October 11, 20169 Comments 1930s

The Raven (1935)

Originally published May 11th, 2013 Since I’m taking a break from Journeys in the Disney Vault this week, I’ll throw in a review of last week’s Svengoolie episode on the … Continue Reading The Raven (1935)

Posted October 10, 201616 Comments 1930s

The Invisible Man (1933)

Originally published April 17th, 2012 I am shocked and astounded at the recent spike in readers this blog has found. For the last three days we’ve consistently cracked 100 hits … Continue Reading The Invisible Man (1933)

Posted October 7, 20165 Comments 1930s

The Mummy (1932)

Originally published October 20th, 2012 Got another review for you today and another from the Universal classic monsters series. A bit of back story before we begin: I love the … Continue Reading The Mummy (1932)

Posted October 6, 20169 Comments 1930s

The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Originally published October 27th, 2012 I had originally planned to review the TCM/Fathom events double feature of Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein but ended up missing out on it. … Continue Reading The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Posted October 5, 20168 Comments 1930s

Frankenstein (1931)

Originally published February 1st, 2013 I’m taking a class on American horror films, so don’t be surprised to see a spate of horror movie reviews randomly crop up throughout the … Continue Reading Frankenstein (1931)

Posted October 4, 20167 Comments 1930s

Dracula (1931)

Originally published October 26th, 2015 Halloween is imminent and TCM and Fathom Events answered the call with their Dracula double feature this Sunday (with a repeat this coming Wednesday). I’ve … Continue Reading Dracula (1931)

Posted September 9, 20163 Comments 1930s

Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)

Certain movies are like the dinosaurs: it’s hard believing they existed and realizing they did. I don’t use this analogy disparagingly, more as a means of emphasizing how special Leo McCarey’s … Continue Reading Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)

Posted July 25, 20162 Comments 1930s

Babes in Arms (1939)

The final week of the July Four gets musical with those lovable scamps Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. The third film the two musical dynamos made, Babes in Arms was … Continue Reading Babes in Arms (1939)

Posted May 27, 20161 Comment 1930s

Fridays With Robert Taylor: Remember? (1939)

We belatedly close out May with one of the least interesting Robert Taylor titles I’ve watched. Remember? could rank up there as one of the most pointless movies I’ve reviewed … Continue Reading Fridays With Robert Taylor: Remember? (1939)

Posted May 20, 20163 Comments 1930s

Fridays With Robert Taylor: Lady of the Tropics (1939)

Robert Taylor returns in this old-fashioned tale of forbidden love, miscegenation and fabulous fashions! Lady of the Tropics saw Taylor as a Hollywood star, paired up with actress Hedy Lamarr … Continue Reading Fridays With Robert Taylor: Lady of the Tropics (1939)

Posted May 13, 2016 1930s

Fridays With Robert Taylor: Times Square Lady (1935)

The TCM Classic Film Festival left me behind on my Fridays With… series. The crop of Taylor films this month aren’t his best, but they’re a start. We kick off … Continue Reading Fridays With Robert Taylor: Times Square Lady (1935)

Posted April 6, 20161 Comment 1930s

These Three (1936)

Based on the play by Lillian Hellman its remarkable These Three saw the light of day. Hellman’s play, The Children’s Hour, delved into the allure of gossip by telling the … Continue Reading These Three (1936)

Posted March 25, 20167 Comments 1930s

Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Originally published February 12th, 2014 Comedy Wednesday continues after a week’s absence with Michael Curtiz’s 1938 action/adventure romp, The Adventures of Robin Hood. My professor appears to have good taste … Continue Reading Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)