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Stars: 2.5 / 5

Recommendation: Disconnected plot; mismatch or miscast actors for their roles; mediocre acting by supporting cast; and a melodrama that solely survived on the chemistry between the lead cast even though it failed to hold the movie high. ( Read more... )

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Stars: 5 / 5

Recommendation: An emotionally intense film with gorgeous locations and outfits, all the while showcasing the hardships of a widowed single mother. Certainly the movie hits upon several controversial topics of the time.

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Stars: 5 / 5

Recommendation:  The cast is exceptional, brings out the social ladder success some have by betting everything even their own soul. It is a very fascinating film with explicit pre-Code melodrama completely overpowered by Stanwyck's blazing ( Read more... )

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Stars: 5 / 5

Recommendation:  A psychological thriller by a master craftsman, with equally talented actors giving the story more life making the horror all believable.

Prologue: This series follows movies of Barbara Stanwyck. I have gained a certain ( Read more... )

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Stars: 4 / 5

Recommendation: A delightful tale of an evangelic reformer falling in love with a gun moll from his own home town; an early pre-Code drama showcasing Stanwyck so good at being bad.

Ladies They Talk About is a 1933 pre-Code American crime drama directed by Howard Bretherton ( Read more... )

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Stars: 3 / 5

Recommendation: The film has a bold concept; some very good performances; and story that would still be good for the current times, almost 90 years later.

Illicit is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Archie Mayo, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck; and released by ( Read more... )

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Stars: 3 / 5

Recommendation: It does have a few issues with the logic, but there is some great performance by all the cast members. All in all it is a decent film noir to watch on any day.

Witness to Murder is a 1954 American crime drama film noir directed by Roy Rowland and produced by ( Read more... )

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Stars: 3 / 5

Recommendation: A melodrama nonetheless that comes with revenge, love and jealousy; all matters of heart taking new turns every time a scene changes.

East Side, West Side is a 1949 American melodramatic crime film with some distinguished star cast such as Barbara Stanwyck, ( Read more... )

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Stars: 5 / 5

Recommendation: A dark movie with shades and shades of optimism infused every which way the plot takes a turn, uplifting at the end, delivering a very powerful and profound message.

Meet John Doe is a 1941 American comedy drama film starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, ( Read more... )

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Stars: 3 / 5

Recommendation: A delightful and one-of-a-kind mystery movie that has been almost forgotten with some excellent acting by the star cast.

Lady of Burlesque is a 1943 American musical comedy-mystery film directed by William A. Wellman; produced by Hunt Stomberg, and released by ( Read more... )