A reporter's marriage is jeopardized by his drinking and he finds himself accused of a murder he didn't commit..
Okay, so Big News from 1930. Is it worth tracking down? Look, if you’re a fan of early talkies or just curious how quickly Hollywood figured out sound, then yeah, give it a shot. Anyone hoping for slick pacing or deep character work might find it a bit of a slog, especially if you're not used to the rhythm of pre-code ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Okay, so Big News from 1930. Is it worth tracking down? Look, if you’re a fan of early talkies or just curious how quickly Hollywood figured out sound, then yeah, give it a shot. Anyone hoping for slick pacing or deep character work might find it a bit of a slog, especially if you're not used to the rhythm of pre-code films. If you really like Carole Lombard, it's a must-see for her early work, even if she's not quite *Carole Lombard* yet. The whole thing centers on Steve Banks, a newspaper repo..."
Lynton Brent
George S. Brooks, Frank Reicher, Walter DeLeon, Jack Jungmeyer
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