An all-star revue featuring MGM contract players..
Right off the bat, if you’re into the early days of talkies, or just want to see a wild parade of Hollywood royalty trying to figure out this whole sound thing, then yeah, The Hollywood Revue of 1929 is absolutely worth a watch. It’s not a narrative film in any sense, more like a grand old vaudeville show with a hefty ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Charles Reisner
Reggie Morris
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"Right off the bat, if you’re into the early days of talkies, or just want to see a wild parade of Hollywood royalty trying to figure out this whole sound thing, then yeah, The Hollywood Revue of 1929 is absolutely worth a watch. It’s not a narrative film in any sense, more like a grand old vaudeville show with a hefty MGM budget. But if you’re looking for a plot or anything resembling a modern movie experience, you’ll probably find yourself scrolling through your phone pretty quick. This one's f..."
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