Rose Shannon, a dancing girl at "Kelly's" in New York City's "Tenderloin" district, worships at a distance Chuck White, a younger member of the gang that uses the place as their hangout. Chuck's interest in her is only just as another plaything.
Right off the bat, if you're not already deep into early cinema or fascinated by the rocky transition from silent films to talkies, Tenderloin might be a tough sit. It’s absolutely worth it for film historians or anyone who wants to see the birth pangs of sound cinema. But for casual viewers expecting a smooth ride, yo...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Michael Curtiz
Michael Curtiz
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"Right off the bat, if you're not already deep into early cinema or fascinated by the rocky transition from silent films to talkies, Tenderloin might be a tough sit. It’s absolutely worth it for film historians or anyone who wants to see the birth pangs of sound cinema. But for casual viewers expecting a smooth ride, you'll probably find yourself a bit confused, maybe even bored by some stretches. It’s a curiosity, not a masterwork that transcends its era. The biggest thing here, obviously, is t..."
Darryl F. Zanuck, Edward T. Lowe Jr., Joseph Jackson
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