Judge and his mistress are investigated on suspicions of corruption..
So, Night Court (1932). Is it worth your time today? If you’re into those gritty, no-holds-barred pre-Code dramas, then absolutely, yes. This one’s a fascinating peek at what movies could get away with before the censors really took over. But if you need clear-cut heroes or a fast pace, you might find it a bit slow and...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
W.S. Van Dyke
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"So, Night Court (1932). Is it worth your time today? If you’re into those gritty, no-holds-barred pre-Code dramas, then absolutely, yes. This one’s a fascinating peek at what movies could get away with before the censors really took over. But if you need clear-cut heroes or a fast pace, you might find it a bit slow and, honestly, kinda bleak. Walter Huston plays Judge O’Day, and he just looks tired from the very first frame. It’s not a showy performance, more like a deep sigh turned into a pers..."
Lenore J. Coffee, Mark Hellinger, Bayard Veiller, Charles Beahan
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