Drama
Phone Call From A Stranger (1952)
In a town full of starlets, Bette Davis was always an actress. Her most memorable work spans a very few years, just before and just after the beginning of WWII. Davis Davis lobbied for the role of Marie Hoke in Phone Call From A Stranger (1952) believing it was a juicy plumb with opportunities for… »
American Madness (1932)
On the audio commentary track, it is stated that “a run on a bank couldn’t happen today because our money is protected”. That was recorded in 2005; how times change — and how things remain the same! In the midst of our own century’s most traumatic financial crisis, where not just 25% of banks but… »
Dead End (1937)
Dead End (1937), although nominated for four Oscars including Best Picture, won nothing. Although it’s a fine picutre, and stands up remarkably well for its time, this was hardly an example of “Oscar getting it wrong”; it’s memorable as a break-through role for Humphrey Bogart, third in billing, as the gangster… »
Morning Glory (1933)
Morning Glory (1933) is a touching, well paced story of a young woman vying for success in the glamourous world of New York’s theatre. Premiered a year before the enforcement of the notorious production code, it was only Hepburn’s third film, but it won her her first of 12 Oscar nominations, and her first win…. »