This is up to the usual high average and should intrigue the public. Those seen include Robert Young, Fredric March, Lyle Talbot, Charles Laughton, Tala Birell, with the backgrounds of studios and a beauty shop opening.
United States
If you're a fan of old Hollywood, this one is a quick, painless watch. If you find studio-produced fluff from the thirties boring, stay away. It’s not really a movie as much as it is a home movie for the general public. It’s barely ten minutes long, but there’s something strange about watching Charles Laughton just st...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Ralph Staub
Edgar Jones
Community
Log in to comment.
"If you're a fan of old Hollywood, this one is a quick, painless watch. If you find studio-produced fluff from the thirties boring, stay away. It’s not really a movie as much as it is a home movie for the general public. It’s barely ten minutes long, but there’s something strange about watching Charles Laughton just stand there. He’s not playing a character. He’s just a guy at an event. It feels invasive in a way I didn't expect. The whole thing feels like a commercial for the studio system. It..."
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Ralph Staub
