History lessons from Hollywood
October 10th, 2008 at 12:58pm Will Pfeifer
The early 1930s were a terrible time for America, but oddly enough, they were a great time for motion pictures. Two weeks ago, I posted a Depression-themed musical number from GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933, but the film geeks over at Gawker.com have done me one better and provided clips from “20 Movies About the First Great Depression to Watch During the Sequel.” Check ‘em out here.
They finish with a listing for GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933, but mistakenly repeat the clip from Charles Bronson’s HARD TIMES. Here’s the clip I think they meant to include…
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1. hokumboy | October 10th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Leave us not forget SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS.
I think I’ll make that the pick for this weekend’s movie.
2. jan | October 11th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Another great clip. Thanks.
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