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The Pre-Code Companion, Issue #6: Jewel Robbery, Lawyer Man, & Man Wanted
Before Myrna Loy became his big screen BFF for life and before Bette Davis became the queen of the Warner Bros. lot, two very different stars made their inroads at the studio. William Powell, a black hat villain from the silent screen, was given new life as the talkies revealed his urbane wit and sophistication. Kay Francis, meanwhile, exuded class and authority, a glamorous individual who played everyone from vixens to doctors. Separate, they were strong. Together, they were fantastic. This issue examines one of their best– and, frankly, wildest— pairings, the 1932 comedy Jewel Robbery. Also included is a review of one of Powell’s best efforts at Warners and one of Francis’ most delightful comedies to boot.
86 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2016
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Danny Reid
15 books16 followersDanny Reid is a librarian who has been writing about pre-Code Hollywood for over a decade at pre-Code.com. His published writing includes Murder on Celluloid: A Companion to the Hildegarde Withers Film Series and acting as editor for the essay collection Thoughts on the Thin Man. Danny has introduced pre-Code film screenings around the world and appeared on podcasts to discuss the era. He currently lives in Germany with his wife, two kids, and three very silly dogs.
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June 6, 2018
So far, alas, the last entry of the wonderful Pre-Code Companion series. I hope there'll be more.
Most of the essays here were very good and insightful, the only exception being the one of 'Lawyer Man'. It always puzzles me when a writer is chose for one of only three films discussed who didn't actually like the film in question. I don't want to be too nit-picky, but besides not liking Lawyer Man I agree with a reviewer on imdb re. this title - William Powell was bascially miscast in the role. Cagney would have been more suitable for the part.
Anway, that's only mho.
Either way, I'd love to see Issues #7 - 10 one day... ;)
Most of the essays here were very good and insightful, the only exception being the one of 'Lawyer Man'. It always puzzles me when a writer is chose for one of only three films discussed who didn't actually like the film in question. I don't want to be too nit-picky, but besides not liking Lawyer Man I agree with a reviewer on imdb re. this title - William Powell was bascially miscast in the role. Cagney would have been more suitable for the part.
Anway, that's only mho.
Either way, I'd love to see Issues #7 - 10 one day... ;)
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