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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932)
A story with a sad, but honest truth.
This film is the sad truth of our society and government as a whole. The film, wonderfully portrayed, takes the viewer into a world where life is truly unfair. James Allen (Paul Muni) experiences the absolute worst our country could possibly offer. A convicted felon who did not have a fair trial, Allen finds himself on a chain gang. After a while he escapes and makes it big for himself as an honest man only to be found. He willingly goes back to the chain gang with the promise of an acquittal. Obviously, he never gets his freedom and he is left to rot. This is the sad truth of our country, and whether we like it or not, it happens today. An amazing film with a powerful message, I am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang is a must see for any movie fanatic, or anyone who enjoys good films, for that matter.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
Screwball at it's finest
An over the top film that is fun to watch, My Man Godfrey is a phenomenal example of amazing screen writing and acting.
Carole Lombard and William Powell deliver a timeless gem to those who go looking for it. From the very beginning, where Irene convinces Godfrey to follow her into her world, until the end, where she still has the power to persuade, My Man Godfrey is a laugh out loud experience.
The acting and screen writing in this film fits like a hand in a glove, and the viewer will not be disappointed. All those who are fans of Lombardand Powell have to see this picture at it shows them at their very best. All those who have no idea who they are should also watch this movie, and will go searching for other pictures in which they played.
An amazing experience for all ages, with enough wit to keep you entertained the entire time, My Man Godfrey sets the ball rolling from the first minute to the very last.
Scarface (1932)
Dull but enlightening
As the movie that started a genre, that of guns, action, and gangsters, Scarface doesn't live up to all the hype. While it's understandable to see where others may enjoy the film, sometimes depth is really important. The film did not progress smoothly, and it took about 45 minutes to even kind of plot, if not a weak one at that. Some scenes in the beginning felt pointless, an occurrence that actually takes place in many old films. The dialog in the film was spoken too fast with a lot of content in one line, which made the storyline difficult to follow. Even when the action did pick up, and the picture got somewhat interesting, the viewer is left weary from trying to follow the first half of the film. Yet, the movie is not entirely bad. The actors were good, and the interaction between them seemed genuine. If there is someone at fault for the lack of fluidity in this film, perhaps it's the screenwriter. Scarface is a movie that deserves recognition for being the pioneer in it's genre, and although mistakes were made, it's a movie that should be watched, if only to learn from the past and understand the history of filmography.
Don't Change Your Husband (1919)
Speaking of onions...
"Don't Change Your Husband" is perhaps a good film for when you can't fall asleep. This film will definitely help the viewer to succeed in that regard. The story doesn't progress smoothly, and parts of it are just too corny to be put on screen.
From reading the title, we know the wife is unhappy in her marriage. But why is she unhappy? Because her husband eats onions before kissing her, doesn't keep his shoes polished, and forgets that ashes go in an ashtray.
Leila is then courted by a gentleman who seems to have remembered all of the above-mentioned. She is wooed in a ridiculous scene that looks like it was pulled out of a Greek children's book of fairy tales.
The film deserves some credit for the witty title screens that make appearances throughout. However, this is a minor plus in a movie that just doesn't cut it.
The Circus (1928)
The Circus is still relevant in the 21st Century.
This film really exemplifies how a silent film should be portrayed. The storyline was well thought out and delivered flawlessly, and the viewer is never bored.
Being set in a circus, anything can happen, and anything does. C. Chapman as The Tramp is able to produce laugh after laugh with all the boisterous antics of a circus clown. He seems to know he is being nonsensical without being overly obvious about it.
His hat and cane are like body parts to him, or pets, and the way he cares for them only add to the comedy of the film.
A definite must-see for any movie addict or history buff. The Circus is one of those films no one should go through life without seeing at least twice.