A film producer is found murdered on a ship, and among the suspects are a young woman whose mother was mistreated by him and his recently fired electrician..
Is it worth the time? Look, if you have a soft spot for pre-Code Hollywood relics, you might find something to chew on here. It’s a 1932 murder mystery that feels like it was filmed entirely on a soundstage that hadn't been dusted since the silent era. If you need snappy dialogue or modern editing, you’re going to hate...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth the time? Look, if you have a soft spot for pre-Code Hollywood relics, you might find something to chew on here. It’s a 1932 murder mystery that feels like it was filmed entirely on a soundstage that hadn't been dusted since the silent era. If you need snappy dialogue or modern editing, you’re going to hate this. It’s a slow burn that mostly just smolders. The Shipboard Blues The whole thing takes place on a boat, which is a great way to keep the budget low and the tension, uh, stag..."
John W. Krafft, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
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