Ex-con Chick Hewes (Regis Toomey) tries to go straight with the help of wife Molly (Clara Bow), but circumstances force the couple into involvement in a serious crime..

So, Kick In from 1931. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into early talkies, especially those with a dose of pre-Code grit and Clara Bow’s magnetic screen presence, then yeah, absolutely. But if you’re looking for modern pacing or pristine sound, you’ll probably find yourself quite bored. This one’s for ...

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

Richard Wallace

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"So, Kick In from 1931. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into early talkies, especially those with a dose of pre-Code grit and Clara Bow’s magnetic screen presence, then yeah, absolutely. But if you’re looking for modern pacing or pristine sound, you’ll probably find yourself quite bored. This one’s for the film history buffs, really. 🧐 Our story centers on Chick Hewes, played by Regis Toomey, an ex-con who is, like, genuinely trying to go straight. He’s got his wife, Molly (Cla..."
Bartlett Cormack, Willard Mack
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