I only watch TCM as it is these days, the sole channel for those interested in actual plot, talent, and historical film.
Carole Lombard was not playing the madcap role of a tough street girl here (a role so common at that time). Barbara Stanwyck later perfected the posture in several of her films, and I have not caught up yet to films prior to Stanwyck. Admitting I am no expert here, but Lombard has resonance and empathy from the audience here, even after 78 years (My Dad would have grown up watching this, however. ) Simply, films from this era are something to learn from, Lombard and Pat O'Brien in a hardscrabble NY life. He is a cab driver she a former street-walker. Reminds me of the excellent performance by Stanwyck in "Baby Face", which I had the good fortune to view last year.
Overall well worth it and I hope TCM has some intros for a younger audience to interest them in films from this era. Lost treasures worth seeing and enjoying. 9/10.
Carole Lombard was not playing the madcap role of a tough street girl here (a role so common at that time). Barbara Stanwyck later perfected the posture in several of her films, and I have not caught up yet to films prior to Stanwyck. Admitting I am no expert here, but Lombard has resonance and empathy from the audience here, even after 78 years (My Dad would have grown up watching this, however. ) Simply, films from this era are something to learn from, Lombard and Pat O'Brien in a hardscrabble NY life. He is a cab driver she a former street-walker. Reminds me of the excellent performance by Stanwyck in "Baby Face", which I had the good fortune to view last year.
Overall well worth it and I hope TCM has some intros for a younger audience to interest them in films from this era. Lost treasures worth seeing and enjoying. 9/10.