Irked by the success of a brassy nightclub owner, her rivals try to drive her out of business, and frame her for a murder in the bargain..
If you're into the wild, flashy energy of early talkies, especially the ones with a real brassy dame at the center, then Queen of the Night Clubs might just hit the spot. Folks who prefer their dramas understated or, you know, quiet, will probably find this one a bit much. It's a loud, fast ride back to the Prohibition...
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"If you're into the wild, flashy energy of early talkies, especially the ones with a real brassy dame at the center, then Queen of the Night Clubs might just hit the spot. Folks who prefer their dramas understated or, you know, quiet, will probably find this one a bit much. It's a loud, fast ride back to the Prohibition era, and it doesn't apologize. The whole thing is built around Texas Guinan, playing herself essentially, or at least a thinly veiled version of her famous persona. She runs this ..."
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