Let's get over all this stuff about Powell-Loy. Howard-Lindsay hold their own in this Republic gem. I am all for 'the Republic for which it stands'.
The plot, not too original but, who cares? It was carried out beautifully by a cast of some of the era's most popular character actors.
The dialog, penned by a femme, was great fun and so well handled by John Howard and Margaret Lindsay. Why she never achieved greater fame, I will never know. She has a Lamarr-like beauty, gorgeous from any angle, and when it comes to line delivery excuse me - but - she equals Loy.
The chemistry between the stars - and they are that - is beautiful, the dialog is clever and witty.
The judo moves were very convincing as delivered by Keye Luke who also was A-plus in line delivery.
"A Tragedy at Midnight" is thoroughly enjoyable at any hour.
The plot, not too original but, who cares? It was carried out beautifully by a cast of some of the era's most popular character actors.
The dialog, penned by a femme, was great fun and so well handled by John Howard and Margaret Lindsay. Why she never achieved greater fame, I will never know. She has a Lamarr-like beauty, gorgeous from any angle, and when it comes to line delivery excuse me - but - she equals Loy.
The chemistry between the stars - and they are that - is beautiful, the dialog is clever and witty.
The judo moves were very convincing as delivered by Keye Luke who also was A-plus in line delivery.
"A Tragedy at Midnight" is thoroughly enjoyable at any hour.