Change Your Image
carving-1
Reviews
The Devil's Holiday (1930)
Excellent: Amongst the Best of the 30's Oscar Nominee
Stellar performances by Nancy Carroll and Phillips Holmes as well as supporting actors and you are in for a real treat if you like human drama. The directing by Edmund Goulding is able to achieve the right conclusion and you can see that a lot of effort was put into this movie which was produced in 1930, a time when talkies have been out for only a few years. Edmund Goulding also wrote the screenplay for the movie. This movie has substance. There is character development by several characters and spiritual overtones. What is greater than being selfish and "bad" and admitting it? With inimitable virtuosity, Nancy Carroll is able to traverse this course of human change. She incidentally was nominated for an Oscar in 1930 for this movie. Phillips Holmes is able to play his difficult part to the hilt as a naive and sweet character hopelessly in love. Actually, these two are magic together as can be seen in the movies Stolen Heaven and Broken Lullaby.
Sister to Judas (1932)
Perfect 1930's Movie
See this movie. If you like 30's movies, you will like this one and even have difficulty stopping for popcorn. Great Screenplay, good Directing, and adequate acting. This is a good drama with some substance and a fantastic ending. You will see character development, human kindness, understanding, and selfless nobility. I will not spoil anything about the movie. My wife and I thought we saw every good 30's movie and were surprised to find this rare gem. We hope you enjoy it. It can be found on U-tube. Claire Windsor reminded me a bit of Marian Marsh in her acting. Apparently, she had quite a long career in the silent era and I did not detect any of that silent "body language" in her acting so apparently she must have transitioned quite smoothly into the talkies.
Lady of Secrets (1936)
Let's Set the Record Straight................
This is a good movie. Ruth Chatterton fans would agree that she is brilliant for the part. The incomparable Marian Marsh plays her part as a supporting actress perfectly. We must also mention supporting actors Otto Kruger and Lionel Atwill that give their all. Couple the Four great actors with a memorable storyline and this gives you a movie that holds your attention from the outset. There are unexpected surprises in the script that keeps us off-guard. Expect a very good and natural ending to this movie. The movie was directed well with great dialogue and chemistry between Kruger and Chatterton. Expect a rewarding movie. Bring out the popcorn and enjoy.