An escaped convict and the detective tasked with hunting him down end up working in parallel to clear the convict's name and nab the gangsters that framed him..
So, is The Voice of the City worth a spin these days? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re like me and fascinated by that strange, clunky period when movies first found their voices, then yeah, it’s a pretty interesting watch. But if you’re hoping for a smooth, fast-paced gangster flick, you’re probab...
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"So, is The Voice of the City worth a spin these days? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re like me and fascinated by that strange, clunky period when movies first found their voices, then yeah, it’s a pretty interesting watch. But if you’re hoping for a smooth, fast-paced gangster flick, you’re probably gonna want to skip this one. It's more of a historical curiosity than a slick piece of entertainment. Right from the start, you can tell this is an early talkie. The sound is… ..."
Willard Mack, Joseph Farnham
United States
1936 · IMDb 5.7
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