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Dead End (1937)

By Alexander Inglis

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… »

Merrily We Go To Hell (1932)

By Alexander Inglis

In Merrily We Go To Hell (1932), innocence and loyalty work against Joan Prentice (Sylvia Sidney) who, despite, her upper crust upbringing, is no class snob. A teetotaler, she is charmed… »