An updated sound version of the 1919 Australian silent classic of the same name. A down-at-heal ex-convict undergoes an epiphany as he experiences the love of a good woman for the first time.
If you are up for some dusty, crackling 1930s cinema that feels like finding an old postcard in an attic, The Sentimental Bloke is actually a sweet little watch. Anyone who loves early talkies or weird historical slang will have a blast, but if you need slick pacing or can't stand scratchy audio, you will probably want...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
F.W. Thring
Raoul Walsh
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"If you are up for some dusty, crackling 1930s cinema that feels like finding an old postcard in an attic, The Sentimental Bloke is actually a sweet little watch. Anyone who loves early talkies or weird historical slang will have a blast, but if you need slick pacing or can't stand scratchy audio, you will probably want to skip this one. The story is pretty simple. Bill is this tough-talking guy who just got out of jail, and then he sees Doreen on a street tram and his whole world flips upside d..."
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C.J. Dennis
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