Prison inmates stage a musical..
Is this thing worth a look? Honestly, if you have a soft spot for the kind of chaotic, pre-code era slapstick that barely holds together, you’ll probably get a kick out of Jailbirds of Paradise. It’s not high art, and if you’re looking for a grounded, realistic prison drama, you’re going to hate every single second of ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Al Boasberg
Richard Smith
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"Is this thing worth a look? Honestly, if you have a soft spot for the kind of chaotic, pre-code era slapstick that barely holds together, you’ll probably get a kick out of Jailbirds of Paradise. It’s not high art, and if you’re looking for a grounded, realistic prison drama, you’re going to hate every single second of this. This is for the people who want to see guys like the Three Stooges (yes, Moe and Curly are here!) just kind of do their thing while everything else happens around them. It’s ..."
Heinie Conklin
Al Boasberg
United States
1934 · IMDb 6.1
