Alright, so if you're thinking about watching Playthings of Desire today, you gotta know what you're getting into. This isn't some lost masterpiece; it’s a 1933 film, pure and simple. If you're a pre-Code movie fan, or just someone fascinated by how films looked and sounded before everything got slick, then yes, give i...
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"Alright, so if you're thinking about watching Playthings of Desire today, you gotta know what you're getting into. This isn't some lost masterpiece; it’s a 1933 film, pure and simple. If you're a pre-Code movie fan, or just someone fascinated by how films looked and sounded before everything got slick, then yes, give it a shot. You'll probably enjoy spotting the old acting styles and the very particular kind of drama. But if you’re after something fast-paced, with crystal-clear sound and modern ..."
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