(1936, Chesterfield) Donald Cook, Ann Doran, Erin Moore, Doug Fowley. Cook is a high-flying newspaperman who falls into an engagement to a lady he does not love.
Is it worth the 16mm headache? If you enjoy the scratchy, lived-in feel of movies pulled from 16mm prints, you’ll probably find something to like here. It is definitely not for people who need high-definition polish or a plot that moves at a breakneck speed. If you prefer your dramas to have a bit of grit and that spec...
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"Is it worth the 16mm headache? If you enjoy the scratchy, lived-in feel of movies pulled from 16mm prints, you’ll probably find something to like here. It is definitely not for people who need high-definition polish or a plot that moves at a breakneck speed. If you prefer your dramas to have a bit of grit and that specific, slightly frantic energy of a low-budget 1930s studio, you'll be fine. If you want something that feels like a polished Hollywood A-picture, steer clear. This is pure Chesterf..."
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