080. The Smiling Lieutenant (Ernst Lubitsch, 1931) It’s kind of strange to see Miriam Hopkins, the actress who I think is the true Queen of Pre-Code film, playing such a sweet, timid character. … more →
Obscure Classicswrote 1 month ago: 080. The Smiling Lieutenant (Ernst Lubitsch, 1931) It’s kind of strange to see Miriam Hopkins, … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Welcome, film fans, to MY very first review for Movie Dames. I, Caroline, will be your usherette for … more →
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wrote 9 months ago: Year: 1933 Director: King Vidor Cast: Miriam Hopkins, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Beulah Bondi … more →
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wrote 1 year ago: THREE COMRADES The year is 1928. On the outskirts of a large German city, three young men are earnin … more →
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wrote 1 year ago: So, here’s the set-up: Clark Gable has fallen asleep, drunk, in a nightclub. He awakens, woozi … more →
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