In New York's Bowery during the Gay Nineties, a saloon owner and a rebel share a rivalry..


Is it worth your time? If you like old movies where everyone is constantly shouting and throwing chairs, you'll probably have a blast with The Bowery. It’s not exactly a sophisticated drama, so if you’re looking for something with a deep plot, look somewhere else. People who get annoyed by grainy, chaotic black-and-whi...

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

Raoul Walsh

Raoul Walsh
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old movies where everyone is constantly shouting and throwing chairs, you'll probably have a blast with The Bowery. It’s not exactly a sophisticated drama, so if you’re looking for something with a deep plot, look somewhere else. People who get annoyed by grainy, chaotic black-and-white footage will likely check out after ten minutes. But for those who dig that vintage 1930s kinetic energy? It’s a riot. The whole thing feels like a bar fight that accidentally ..."

Oscar Apfel
Michael L. Simmons, Howard Estabrook, James Gleason, Bessie Roth Solomon
United States

