After suffering a traumatic injury, a policeman resigns from the force and, after he's saved from a suicide attempt, goes to work at a café frequented by gangsters..
Alright, so The Pride of the Legion from 1932. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, that depends. If you're the kind of person who enjoys a real deep dive into early talkies, especially those with a certain earnest, almost naive charm, and a very good dog, then absolutely. But if you’re coming in expecting a crisp, f...
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Ford Beebe
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"Alright, so The Pride of the Legion from 1932. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, that depends. If you're the kind of person who enjoys a real deep dive into early talkies, especially those with a certain earnest, almost naive charm, and a very good dog, then absolutely. But if you’re coming in expecting a crisp, fast-paced modern narrative, you might find yourself checking your watch. It’s definitely not for everyone, particularly if slow-burn dramas feel like a chore. The story kicks off ..."
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