Story of a saxophonist and his rise to fame as a singing star..
Is it worth your time? If you like old movies from the early thirties, sure. It’s got that specific, slightly grainy charm. If you need tight pacing or a story that makes total sense, you should probably stay away. It’s for the folks who like digging through old crates of jazz records and don’t mind a little scratchine...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Lloyd Bacon
Alexander Butler
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old movies from the early thirties, sure. It’s got that specific, slightly grainy charm. If you need tight pacing or a story that makes total sense, you should probably stay away. It’s for the folks who like digging through old crates of jazz records and don’t mind a little scratchiness. The whole thing feels like a whirlwind. One minute David Manners is just a guy with a saxophone, and then he’s a radio sensation. It happens fast. Maybe too fast. Odd moments..."
Luis Alberni
Charles Kenyon, Rian James
United States
