Toby McLean, a reckless sports writer on a New York City newspaper, covers the Gene Tunney-Jack Dempsey heavyweight-championship fight in Philadelphia. There he meets Ann Vaughn, a feature writer for another newspaper, and they get married after a whirlwind romance.
So, Young Man of Manhattan. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re big into early talkies, especially the ones from that wild period just after sound hit, absolutely. For anyone looking for a brisk, modern story, probably skip it. This one’s a quirky peek into a specific era, perfect for folks who enjoy seein...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Monta Bell
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"So, Young Man of Manhattan. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re big into early talkies, especially the ones from that wild period just after sound hit, absolutely. For anyone looking for a brisk, modern story, probably skip it. This one’s a quirky peek into a specific era, perfect for folks who enjoy seeing stars like Ginger Rogers and Claudette Colbert before they were *Ginger Rogers* and *Claudette Colbert*. 🧐 The whole thing kicks off with Toby McLean (Norman Foster), a sportsw..."
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