"An engrossing drama of a luxury ship that goes down at sea, and the inner turmoil that the crew and passengers face. Academy Award Nominations: Best Special Effects."
"Generally considered the first sound feature, this 1927 film is pretty much silent except for a few lines of dialogue and Al Jolson's songs. The story finds Jolson playing the son of a cantor who wants him to follow in his footsteps, but the singer prefers secular music. Except for its historical value, the film isn't all that interesting, though it is great to get a sense of why people considered Jolson to be a hugely exciting entertai ..."
"King of Jazz, released in 1930, was not only Universal's first all-Technicolor feature-length musical film, but also contained the first cartoon sequence (by Walter Lantz) as well. This vibrant, sparkling piece of celluloid nostalgia take the form of a lavish jazz revue with music by such American giants as George Geschwin, play out against breathtaking backgrounds and dazzling production numbers featuring Bing Crosby, Paul Whiteman and ..."
"Marlene Dietrich purrs through sexy songs, and Jimmy Stewart succumbs to her sultry, androgynous ways in this seminal Western with more than a touch of comedy. He plays your average nice guy who turns out to have something special up his sleeve when confronted by a gang of bad guys. He tames the banditos and wins dance-hall girl Dietrich's heart with his nonviolent ways. You may think you have seen this before, and most likely you have. ..."
"The masked phantom of the Paris Opera House schemes to make a beautiful young soprano the star of the opera company and wreak revenge on those who stole his music. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best (Color) Cinematography."