Lady Killer (1933 film)

The womanizer is an American detective comedy by Roy Del Ruth from the year 1933. The screenplay was based on the story " The Finger Man" by Rosalind Keating Shaffer. The film is one of the so-called Pre- Code films that were produced in the period before the Hays Code, the censorship and production standards for U.S. films. Premiered the film on December 9, 1933. In Germany the film was broadcast in a shortened version to 3 minutes on television, for the first time on 20 September 1977 ZDF ..

Action

Dan Quigley worked as an assistant in the film. His bosses warn him about the gambling and fire him after some time. He discovered a scam in which the attractive Myra unsuspecting men to a game of poker entices. Dan will soon be a member of the gang of Duke and works very successfully. He caused an accident with a rich widow and of her that believes to have caused the accident, invited into her house. The gang raids the house and robbed the widow.

As a raid at a butler is killed, the gang must settle. Dan and Myra flee to Los Angeles. The police keeps Dan for the head of the gang and arrests him. Myra and her accomplice Spade refuse to pay the deposit and pile up with Dan's money to Mexico. Presumed Innocent Dan is released. He operated again as an actor in the film where he meets by chance the star Lois Underwood know. Dan writes herself letters from fans and will soon be a famous actor. With Lois, he does a lot, but when he brings them to his house, he finds Myra in his bed before. Lois leaves Dan, Dan throws Myra addition.

Spade suggests that Dan the transition to gain access to the homes of movie stars. But Dan gives them $ 10,000 to make them disappear. But the transition is taking further raids. The police interrogated Dan to a raid on a party. He is looking at Myra and learns by the news of a raid on the home of Lois, where jewels were looted. Dan tested for the gang with a gun and suggests Spade down. He takes the jewels on back to accommodate it, but is arrested by the police. With the arrest of a police officer is killed. Spade wants to prevent Dan can tell the police something and plans to assassinate him after his release. Dan is set free, as Lois has paid the deposit for Dan. Myra takes Dan in their car, but they are pursued by the police. The transition follows Myra's car, which now controls Dan. He steps on the gas, the gang and the police provide a firefight. Dan helps the police to catch Spade. Finally, Lois and Dan can get on a plane to get married at the destination.

Reviews

The lexicon of the International film praises the film as a " with wit and pace staged, brilliantly played gangster movie parody. ", The "Variety" emphasizes the " scraped humor," with the crooks group is represented. Mordaunt Hall of the New York Times particular, emphasizes the performances of the actors. Mae Clarke occupying a " valuable supporting role ', and show a " competent representation ". Douglass Dumbrille is good as a dominant gangsters and Marjorie Gateson bring her small role splendor and charm. The " Time Out Film Guide " perceives the film as " spirit - and fast-paced ." It incorporates some "sharp satirical swipes " on the Hollywood industry. " Channel 4 " on the other hand holds the film for " complicated, implausible and something to erratic " with James Cagney " helps far-fetched parts" the film about the.

Background

The costumes by Orry- Kelly. The Vitaphone Orchestra of Warner Bros., was directed by Leo F. Forbstein.

James Cagney, who was known prior to this film by gangster roles, wanted to tackle with this film, however, to be determined on a roll. So he was able to make his acting versatility and bandwidth to the test.

Locations for the film were, among others, the former Ambassador Hotel, Union Station (both in Los Angeles ) and the Air Terminal at the airport in Glendale.

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