A once-wealthy sister and brother rent out their Southern mansion and stay on as cook and butler..


Alright, so 'Honey' (1930) isn't exactly a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece. But is it worth a watch today? For folks who get a kick out of early talkies, the slightly stiff acting, and that particular pre-Code charm, absolutely. If you're expecting modern pacing or high-octane drama, you'll probably hate it. This ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Alright, so 'Honey' (1930) isn't exactly a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece. But is it worth a watch today? For folks who get a kick out of early talkies, the slightly stiff acting, and that particular pre-Code charm, absolutely. If you're expecting modern pacing or high-octane drama, you'll probably hate it. This one's for the old film buffs and the curious. The whole premise is pretty neat: a brother and sister, Cynthia and Charles, lose all their money, but they just can't bear to leave ..."
Herman J. Mankiewicz, A.E. Thomas, Alice Duer Miller
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