tonycrnk
Joined Feb 2004
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As vintage exploitation films go, this one is pretty good at giving us a look at 1930's mores and attitudes. This is something these cheaply made melodramas expressed more frankly than the A product from the major studios, which is what makes them fascinating despite their lack of slick production values. If anything, it only adds a crude sense of realism befitting the sleazy subject matter.
It's also interesting to see actors like silent screen veteran William Farnum and Eddie Woods, who appeared in many reputable films during this era, notably as James Cagney's pal in THE PUBLIC ENEMY (1931).
It's also interesting to see actors like silent screen veteran William Farnum and Eddie Woods, who appeared in many reputable films during this era, notably as James Cagney's pal in THE PUBLIC ENEMY (1931).
This early Vitaphone entry showcases one of the most popular bands of the era. As a fascinating, historical piece of pop culture, it satisfies the appetite of anyone who appreciates big band music of the Roaring '20s.
The sound quality is excellent as is generally the case with these shorts, a testimony to the fidelity of the Vitaphone technology at that point in the development of sound films. The image quality of this print isn't up to the level of most extant Vitaphones, but nothing that distracts the viewer's attention.
It is fortunate that these films have survived as a valuable soure of reference to the styles and mores of a bygone era.
The sound quality is excellent as is generally the case with these shorts, a testimony to the fidelity of the Vitaphone technology at that point in the development of sound films. The image quality of this print isn't up to the level of most extant Vitaphones, but nothing that distracts the viewer's attention.
It is fortunate that these films have survived as a valuable soure of reference to the styles and mores of a bygone era.