A struggling writer finds success writing scripts for a radio comic at the expense of his high-brow ambitions..


So, Strictly Dynamite? If you're into that very specific brand of 1930s slapstick, especially with Jimmy Durante doing his whole thing, then yeah, give it a whirl. It's a quick, noisy watch. If you prefer your comedies subtle, or even just *quiet*, you might want to steer clear. This one's loud from the jump. Prepare f...

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

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"So, Strictly Dynamite? If you're into that very specific brand of 1930s slapstick, especially with Jimmy Durante doing his whole thing, then yeah, give it a whirl. It's a quick, noisy watch. If you prefer your comedies subtle, or even just *quiet*, you might want to steer clear. This one's loud from the jump. Prepare for a lot of shouting and a general sense of joyous mayhem. The premise is pretty simple: a high-minded playwright, Stephen Hood (Norman Foster), can’t catch a break. He gets roped..."
Ralph Spence, Robert T. Colwell, Robert A. Simon, Jack Harvey, Maurine Dallas Watkins, Milton Raison
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