Framed for the murder of a policeman, gangster Joe Blake commits suicide. "The Bat," a gang leader, is the real murderer.

Alright, let's get this out of the way: State Street Sadie isn't for everyone. If you’re a die-hard Myrna Loy enthusiast, or someone who genuinely enjoys digging into the often-awkward, sometimes-brilliant chaos of early sound cinema, then yes, you might find something here. For anyone else, especially those expecting ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Archie Mayo

Robert N. Bradbury
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"Alright, let's get this out of the way: State Street Sadie isn't for everyone. If you’re a die-hard Myrna Loy enthusiast, or someone who genuinely enjoys digging into the often-awkward, sometimes-brilliant chaos of early sound cinema, then yes, you might find something here. For anyone else, especially those expecting a slick, compelling narrative, you're probably going to find it a bit of a slog. It’s less a rediscovered gem and more a curious relic, full of the growing pains of a new medium. ..."

Charles K. French
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Darryl F. Zanuck, Joseph Jackson
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