This had me spellbound, like no other. Miss Stanwyck was an extraordinary actress, like no other. They don't make movies like this anymore. This was one of a kind. Loved all the interiors in the two homes. Such good taste.
They don't make good movies like ANY time in history anymore. They would be out of business if they didn't come up with something new. THIS was novel and daring in its day and was decried by people who longed for the good old days of the Silents, or of Vaudeville.
@@653j521 we may not all like it but it's true if you made a movie like this today would be laughed out of town but it's great movie isn't it Dan would can do anything
Barbara is one of the greats! I have most of her movies, and am always amazed at the versatility of her performances. She should have done more comedies, as she was fabulous in them. The Lady Eve, Ball of Fire are my two favorites! It's wonderful to see her growth along the way.
Great movie! I'd never seen Barbara Stanwyck so young. She was not quite as "polished" for lack of a better word as she was to become in later films. But that's what makes this so great. You can tell she has star qualities and there are flashes of brilliance which foretell her future triumphs as an actress.
This movie was very well acted especially since it was made in 1929 when movie making was in its youth and there were no rules on how to act well. This movie with Barbara Stanwyck and Zasu Pitts warrants a golden 10 and well worth viewing.
The Locked Door, Or The Cad With A Heart Of Gold At least Stanwyck seems to have recognized this awful crime melodrama as the piece of dreck, to use the very apropos Yiddish term, that it was. The final scene is truly to die for. The "golden age" of American cinema indeed. LOL!
Rod La Rocque was such a cute fellow 😊I had never heard his voice before, since I only knew him from silents. Surprisingly, he sounds very similar to what I expected
Stanwyck was excellent right from the beginning! And to think she never had an acting lesson! And to those who say she wasn’t beautiful? She grew more beautiful and stunning with the years! Watch her in “Remember the Night” or “This Is My Affair”. Her beauty stands up with all the best!
Great music score [uncredited] by William Axt, a fine composer who retired from films in the late 1930s. He became a professional horse breeder in Ukiah, California.
Thanks for posting. Fascinating stuff. We hear stories about how they hid microphones in vases in the first talkies but here there is a long tracking shot at the bar with lots of different people talking in 1929.
TY for the free upload of this vintage movie...it must be old because Barbara Stanwyck is so young it's hard to recognize her as Ann. She sure changed alot during her long, long career! Amazing😮
Ah, the glory and beauty of the young Barbara Stanwyck. Love her pre-production code movies more than her other films because it showed a premise of what was to come from one of Hollywood's all-time great actresses. And at the height of her beauty, too.
Great to hear ty I luv all the greats n black n white ,30s 40s actors were Real n interesting. Not so much anymore ..Tom Hanks is so good,any of his movies are good stories !!
Barbara Stanwyck , Ruby Stevens, was born in 1907 and was 22 years old when she acted in, "The Locked Door". Today's technology is so impressive, allowing us to view movies that were never so easily available to the general public in the years past. I never realized how prolific Miss Stanwyck was and it seems a shame that she died before this resurgence of interest in her work has bounded forward as her films are "discovered" by a new public. I am reading a book about Miss Stanwyck by Virginia Wilson and it is a good description of that time period as well as her personal life. However thus far, as I haven't seen even half of them, my favorite Stanwyck films are: "A Night to Remember"; "The Lady Eve" and "The Two Mrs. Carrolls"
Remember The Night? She played so many wonderful roles -- and for so long. Highly unusual, esp. for the times. She was a true pioneer and inspiration, as well as a joy.
Before I discovered these channels, I'd only known Barbara Stanwyck from "The Big Valley." I love her acting and discovering her many works. Crime of Passion was a great movie with Raymond Burr - how could they go wrong. Had never heard of the Barbara Stanwyck Theatre, but so glad I found it. These classics will live forever and I'm glad to see the younger crowd discovering them as well. Thanks DJ for uploading these gems.
@Tim Cantrell Well honestly, I never before heard any woman described thus but, I suppose it actually might apply to her. Also, likely to ones such as Queen Elizabeth I. and Catherine, Empress of Russia. They were mighty and had backbones enough for ten men! (I would not have wanted to cross swords with either!) . : .
The acting is a little rough around the edges, but it’s truly enjoyable with a lot of twists to the story! Thx for sharing ~ I love these films ~ keep them coming!
I own many of her movies. I too enjoy her early movies. I think she was underrated for her comedies. She was one of the most versatile actresses ever to cross the screen. She could do it ALL! Her interpretation of every character she ever played was spot on! I particularly admire her enduring spirit that can be seen in her every performance. It's a pity she wasn't recognized with an oscar for several of her outstanding roles. She rose above all the odds to do that which she loved to do, and entertained us all the while...
I never knew Barbara Stanwyck started so early in her film career, she probably made a couple of Silent Films as well. Before Garbo Talks, Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed this Movie.
I remember when I first discovered Stanwyck's early career and envy you the treat you have in store for yourself! She did have an uncredited role in the silent film Broadway Nights, her first film and then went straight into talkies with Locked Door as her second film. Her acting style was made for talking films
Yes, she was, and wouldn't it be great to time travel back to see the likes of Stanwyck, J. Stewart, I. Dunne, et al. My grandmother used to tell me about going down to NY to see the Follies and Broadway shows. I mean she saw Fred Astaire, how cool is that! The sad thing is when she moved down here to Florida, when I was too young to appreciate them, she sold off all her Playbills and fan magazines from the late 20's through 40's. I groan every time I think about it, what a treasure they would be to me today.
NouCoo My great granny used to tell me about these old films--she and my great granddad loved these films. She used to call them "the flicks." I consider Stanwyck a very good actress, but I don't think she was pretty--maybe attractive would be more like it.
good movie, good story, enjoyable to watch. yeah, 'maybe' the ending is a little bit 'soft', but everything that preceded it, wasn't bad at all. it's a very impressive (talkie) debut for this legendary actress. she knows how to capture your emotions and her screen presence is strong. but let's forget Barbara Stanwyck for a moment and talk about Zasu Pitts. damn, she is so cute here, it wouldn't be too extreme for me to say that even with her very small role in the film, she almost stole the show. she is so sweet & lovely, always fun to watch her. thank you for posting this very rare film, well done!
The big hotel manager at 49:52 is veteran film character actor Mack Swain who was in many early Mack Sennett Keystone comedies, along with Chaplin, and who later appeared in The Gold Rush with Chaplin as Big Jim McKay. This is the only time I ever saw him in a sound film.
A great glimpse into history; this film gives you a real feeling for the 1920's. (not that I really know!!) Plus early Barbara Stanwyck is excellent, despite the difficulties of the process of making such an early film.
I gather this is William "Stage" Boyd, not to be confused with the actor who became Hopalong Cassidy. They shared a name which caused confusion. "Stage" Boyd got in trouble with the police. It was front page news. But the papers used the wrong Boyd's photo. This caused the studio to cancel the contract of the wrong Boyd who had been a major star in silent films. He was reduced to playing in B films. "Hoppy" restored his career. Stage died the same year those films began.
Miss Stanwyck proved to be a very good actor especially when she was able escape the clutches of 1920's and some 30's directors.She also proved to be a real beauty in her later years as in The Big Valley I can not think of a more handsome older women .
“Secretary Ann Carter (Barbara Stanwyck) fears for her reputation after a photographer snaps an incriminating photo of her at an illegal speakeasy with womanizer Frank Devereaux (Rod La Rocque), the disreputable son of her affluent employer. Carter quits and finds a new position with Lawrence Reagan (William Boyd), a lawyer she proceeds to fall for and marry. When Carter discovers Reagan's sister, Helen (Betty Bronson), has fallen for Devereaux, she struggles to protect her.”
Wow, to think this film is going to be 100 yrs old in 8 or 9 years; i’m old and the time has just flown by, everyone in this film being long dead makes us aware of our mortality.
Barbara stanwyck (American actress) Barbara stanwyck was an American actress model and dancer. A stage film and television star she was know during her 60- year career as a consummate and versatile professional for her strong realistic screen presence Born July 16 1907 Brooklyn New York United States Died January 20 1990 providence saint johns health center - Santa Monica emengercy room Santa Monica California United States Chirdren : anothony dion Fay (son) 1932 - 2006 Spouse Robert Taylor 1911-1969 frank Fay 1891-1961 husbands Rod la roque Roderick ross la roque was and America actor Born November 29 1898 Chicago lllinois United States Died bervely hills California United States Spouse Vilma banky (wife) 1901-1991 Parents: Ann larocque (mother) Edmund larocque (father) Betty Bronson (America film actress) Elizabeth ada Betty Bronson was and America and television actress who began her career during the silent film era Born November 17 1906 Trenton New Jersey United States Died October 19 1971 Pasadena California United States Place of burial forest lawn California United States Chirdren Ludwig lauerhass jr son born 1935 - Parents Nellie smith Bronson (mother) frank Bronson (father) William h. Boyd America actor) William h. Boyd Was and America actor billed as William “stage” Boyd or William stage Boyd Born December 28 1899 New York New York United States Died March 20 1935 los angels California United States Spouse Clara Joel (wife) Diana miller 1902-1927 wife Tv show the lost city ZaSu Pitts America actress ZaSu Pitts Was and America actress who starred in many silent dramas including Erich von stroheim epic 1924 silent film greed and comedies transitioning successfully to mostly comedy films with the advent of sound films she also appeared on numerous radio shows Born January 3 1894 parsons Kansas United States Died Hollywood los angels California United States Place of burial holy cross mortuary ladera heights California United States Chirdren Donald micheal gallery son an gallery daughter 1922- Spouse ( husbands ) John e. Woodall )( Tom gallery) America film actor 1897-1993 Harry Stubbs (character actor) Harry oakes Stubbs was an English American character actor who appeared both on board way and in films he was born in December 7 1874 in Southampton hampshire England Born December 7 1874 Died march 9 1950 Woodland Hills los angels California United States Mack swain America film actor Mack Swain was a early America film actor who appeared in many of Mack Sennett comedies at keystone studios including the keystone cops series he also appeared in major features by Charlie Chaplin Born February 16 1876 salt lake city Utah United States Died Augusta 25 1935 Tacoma Washington United States Spouse (wife) Cora Claire king 1872-1956 Parents Mary ingeborg Jensen Swain (mother) 1841-1921 Robert Henry swaind (father) 1835-1895 Harry mestayer (actor) Harry mestayer was and actor in silent films and threatrical productions in the u.s he had reading roles and was supporting actor in more then two dozen films and numerous threatrical productions he performed in California was in several hits in Chicago and performed on broadway Born February 1876 manhattan New York United States Died January 22 1958 Spouse (wife’s) Jessie d.lockwood victory Bateman 1865-1926 George bunny Born July 13 1867 Died April 16 1952 Siblings John bunny Nephew George bunny. George bunny jr Purnall Pratt October 20 1885 Died July 25 1941 Lita chevret Born may 27 1908 Died may 23 2001 Edgar dearing Born may 4 1893 Died agust 17 1974 Resting place California
Everyone at the bar are ordering High Balls. Scotch & Soda, Gin & Tonic, Whiskey & Ginger, Vodka & Tonic and Rum & Coke are all examples of Highballs, as long as they are served in a Highball glass with a maximum capacity of 10oz/295ml. Over time High Balls are generally Whiskey and Ginger Ale.
The long trucking shot of the bar at the opening is quite remarkable. Be interesting to know how it was shot. Certainly NOT a B picture, visually interesting at a time (early talkies) when sound had made movies rather static. Barbara Stanwyck, is of course, wonderful.
And don't forget "10 Cents a Dance" 1931. Classic tough-as-nails Barbara, with a heart of pure gold. When you get the chance, please watch this one 😂❤😍🥰❤️❤️❤️...
Thanks for the upload !! I Loved Barbara Stanwick everything from this to Dynasty 2 The Colby's in 1985-86 !! "Get a matron and have her searched" !! My sides !! 😂😂
ZASU IS NOT THE PERSON WHO VOICED OLIVE OYL. MAE QUESTEL VOICED OLIVE BUT SHE BASED OLIVE'S VOICE ON PITTS VOICE.... WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES....THE FIRST PERSON TO VOICE OYL IS ANOTHER PERSON. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE, DO THE RESEARCH.
@@michaelmatthewkomaromigabr9588 Your statement; "...but she based Olive's voice on Pitts voice..." proves my point. Pitt must have been the original voice of Olive Oyl, and the other person imitated Zasu. "WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES"
Very Good Movie& All of the Actors were Fine!! Done in 1929& subject matter of" attempted rape" back then would have been"scandolous." Thanks4 the film!
Well, I really like Barbara, too....especially in her younger, "brunette" days, but I still love Rod La Rocque in ANYTHING he's in. Check out the Jean Hersholt movie "Dr. Christian and the Women" - Rod is hilarious as usual. He gave up his career, you know, because his wife didn't 'transition' well from silents into talkies, so they went on the road doing live theater.
Decent film as films go but the real accent on this film is ZaSu Pitts - I can't stop laughing about her comments especially 'I've never seen a murder before', 'alright flatfoot' - she was great, can't stop laughing, never knew ZaSu was so funny! One other comment on this '29' movie, please note those two 'chris craft' boats they used, those are 'all mahogany' boats, and they sound like V-8 engines (I could be wrong, please feel free to correct me). I remember those wood boats while at lakes in New York, and were so beautiful, shiny varnish and V-8 sounding engines. I seen them in mid-fifties but had no idea they were available in 1929? I find that amazing!
Zasu got typecasted in comedies after her vonstroheim days. In fact she got replaced in all quiet on the western front because in a screen test audiences knew her natural reputation as a comedienne they couldn't take her seriously. About the only regular tv show she did was the Gale Storm show.
56:23 The telephone operator (Pitts) calls the cop Hawkshaw, in an Amos Burke episode Nancy Kovack calls Amos Hawkshaw. It's the episode with Louis Nye, and Nance in her Bikini. Hawkshaw must have been some detective.
Really liked the movie. Great print and wonderful sound. I must agree with Mia Dallen Barbara was barely attractive but one hell of an actress and TheFourOfNine, I did not know she started so early.
I think Barbara is beautiful and so do alot of other people. I think it has something to do with the fact that she does NOT look like a Barbie or anything else plastic. She is talented and and attractive. A great lady.
What Mia said exactly was " I don't think she was pretty--maybe attractive would be more like it." Whether that amounts to "barely attractive" is arguable (which I guess is why people are arguing about it). 😊
Actually, his voice is falsetto and sweet enough to rot your teeth. Later on he developed a lower, masculine, refined voice. It was hard to believe this was he.
Beginning, "this film was preserved by the library of congress". 2030 "This film doesn't exist, no search results found". -People's library of the World Economic Forum
Haven't finished watching but had to comment!! Double suicide! And yet one is still alive! Cracks me up :) thank you for upload I love black and white films!!
So that is what I was trying to do on that easter long weekend in 1976. Embalm myself with Ouzo. Nearly worked too as I swore off it for life and so far so good. Just wish i could kick the beer habit though. I love that waiter it is as if he is trying to help her keep her virtue. The epitome of dastardly evil. Don't cha just love it.
Barbara Stanwyck, William Boyd, Mack Swain, Rod La Rocque , Zasu Pitts. amazing cast.
One of my top favourite actresses of the golden age - don’t think she made a bad movie
This had me spellbound, like no other. Miss Stanwyck was an extraordinary actress, like no other. They don't make movies like this anymore. This was one of a kind. Loved all the interiors in the two homes. Such good taste.
They don't make good movies like ANY time in history anymore. They would be out of business if they didn't come up with something new. THIS was novel and daring in its day and was decried by people who longed for the good old days of the Silents, or of Vaudeville.
@@653j521 we may not all like it but it's true if you made a movie like this today would be laughed out of town but it's great movie isn't it Dan would can do anything
Barbara is one of the greats! I have most of her movies, and am always amazed at the versatility of her performances. She should have done more comedies, as she was fabulous in them. The Lady Eve, Ball of Fire are my two favorites! It's wonderful to see her growth along the way.
Why ty for your information,I will check her out She's up there w Betty n Joan huh
Really good film, very enjoyable, Barbara S. was brilliant , x
This is the earliest Barbara S film, I have seen.
There’s only one earlier, and it’s a silent film from 1927 in which she has an uncredited bit part
This movie tells us all not to bury our past occurrences but to ensure our loved ones know of them before things get worse.
Great movie! I'd never seen Barbara Stanwyck so young. She was not quite as "polished" for lack of a better word as she was to become in later films. But that's what makes this so great. You can tell she has star qualities and there are flashes of brilliance which foretell her future triumphs as an actress.
She was still in her late teens, not mature enough for the role. But getting laid helped.
Love these old classic movies thanks for putting them on!!
This movie was very well acted especially since it was made in 1929 when movie making was in its youth and there were no rules on how to act well. This movie with Barbara Stanwyck and Zasu Pitts warrants a golden 10 and well worth viewing.
In her later years Barbara said of this movie: "They never should have unlocked the damn thing"
The Locked Door, Or The Cad With A Heart Of Gold
At least Stanwyck seems to have recognized this awful crime melodrama as the piece of dreck, to use the very apropos Yiddish term, that it was. The final scene is truly to die for. The "golden age" of American cinema indeed. LOL!
I love how they used to speak back then.
"Oh be careful my love! Be careful"
Back then?? My beau always calls me my love, as I do him.
Rod La Rocque was such a cute fellow 😊I had never heard his voice before, since I only knew him from silents. Surprisingly, he sounds very similar to what I expected
Nice movie-young Barbara Stanwyck🥰💖🎉🎊❤️💝Thank for uploading the oldies😍😘❣️🥰
Stanwyck was excellent right from the beginning! And to think she never had an acting lesson! And to those who say she wasn’t beautiful? She grew more beautiful and stunning with the years! Watch her in “Remember the Night” or “This Is My Affair”. Her beauty stands up with all the best!
"And to think she never had an acting lesson! " Academic that is.
what a good story. glad we had this gem.
Don’t forget 10cents a Dance
I had so much fun watching this movie. thank you.
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@@bogeythedog1332 I've always said that.
ty to whomever uploads these, it's a trip, an i'm loving it. nothing on netflex like this. i had to let em go. ty agin, peace
I have watched TCM for years and I miss it I love the movies they would show
Yeah it’s gone down hill since Robert Osborne passed.
Barbara Stanwyck is the greatest actress of all time. This is a sensational picture.
Barbara is sensational, as per usual! Great also to see ZaSu as the telephonist...
Just got finished watching Stanwyck's final appearance on The Colby's episode 24. A marvelous career! Thanks for posting!
She hated being in that "turkey": she once threw the script at Esther Shapiro's feet calling it "garbage"...😆
This channel is a Barbara Stanwyck's and Jean Arthur's fan dream come true! I've been searching for some of these for years! Thank you so much!
Love the really old ones from during and before the war. Thank you so much.
Great music score [uncredited] by William Axt, a fine composer who retired from films in the late 1930s. He became a professional horse breeder in Ukiah, California.
Thanks for posting. Fascinating stuff. We hear stories about how they hid microphones in vases in the first talkies but here there is a long tracking shot at the bar with lots of different people talking in 1929.
TY for the free upload of this vintage movie...it must be old because Barbara Stanwyck is so young it's hard to recognize her as Ann. She sure changed alot during her long, long career! Amazing😮
Ah, the glory and beauty of the young Barbara Stanwyck. Love her pre-production code movies more than her other films because it showed a premise of what was to come from one of Hollywood's all-time great actresses. And at the height of her beauty, too.
She sickens me.
Beauty? Her and Betty Davis were the ugly ducklings of Hollywood.
Very good actress but only passably pretty.
@@pinkbeautytwinkle She had something which transcended mere prettiness- a stratospheric talent, and charisma.
@@pinkbeautytwinkle And I suppose you are beautiful are you?
Thank you for posting this. I adore the iron fist in the velvet glove. She never made a bad film.
Great to hear ty I luv all the greats n black n white ,30s 40s actors were Real n interesting. Not so much anymore ..Tom Hanks is so good,any of his movies are good stories !!
Barbara Stanwyck , Ruby Stevens, was born in 1907 and was 22 years old when she acted in, "The Locked Door". Today's technology is so impressive, allowing us to view movies that were never so easily available to the general public in the years past. I never realized how prolific Miss Stanwyck was and it seems a shame that she died before this resurgence of interest in her work has bounded forward as her films are "discovered" by a new public. I am reading a book about Miss Stanwyck by Virginia Wilson and it is a good description of that time period as well as her personal life. However thus far, as I haven't seen even half of them, my favorite Stanwyck films are: "A Night to Remember"; "The Lady Eve" and "The Two Mrs. Carrolls"
Remember The Night? She played so many wonderful roles -- and for so long. Highly unusual, esp. for the times. She was a true pioneer and inspiration, as well as a joy.
You need to see Ball of Fire,Golden Boy, Christmas in Connecticut and The Mad Miss Mantan
Add in the greatest of all film noirs "Double Indemnity" and the extraordinary pre-code "Baby Face" She had range like no-one else in Hollywood.
And cry your eyes out with Stella Dallas, then laugh til you cry again with The Lady Eve. Missy was a delight in every frame of celluloid she graced!
Stanwyck's sheer sweetness was irrespressible and could never be eclipsed by her extraordinary strength.
Before I discovered these channels, I'd only known Barbara Stanwyck from "The Big Valley." I love her acting and discovering her many works. Crime of Passion was a great movie with Raymond Burr - how could they go wrong. Had never heard of the Barbara Stanwyck Theatre, but so glad I found it. These classics will live forever and I'm glad to see the younger crowd discovering them as well. Thanks DJ for uploading these gems.
Find The Mad Miss Manton with Henry Fonda. Excellent movie
@Tim Cantrell Well honestly, I never before heard any woman described thus but, I suppose it actually might apply to her. Also, likely to ones such as Queen Elizabeth I. and Catherine, Empress of Russia. They were mighty and had backbones enough for ten men! (I would not have wanted to cross swords with either!)
. : .
Oh Boy Barbara 's theatre sounds wonderful ty so much
@@miker6393 Henry is a great too luv old movies. Next one I'm buying is new but it's Elvis..Raves from all
The acting is a little rough around the edges, but it’s truly enjoyable with a lot of twists to the story!
Thx for sharing ~ I love these films ~ keep them coming!
I own many of her movies. I too enjoy her early movies. I think she was underrated for her comedies. She was one of the most versatile actresses ever to cross the screen. She could do it ALL! Her interpretation of every character she ever played was spot on! I particularly admire her enduring spirit that can be seen in her every performance. It's a pity she wasn't recognized with an oscar for several of her outstanding roles. She rose above all the odds to do that which she loved to do, and entertained us all the while...
I never knew Barbara Stanwyck started so early in her film career, she probably made a couple of Silent Films as well. Before Garbo Talks, Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed this Movie.
I remember when I first discovered Stanwyck's early career and envy you the treat you have in store for yourself! She did have an uncredited role in the silent film Broadway Nights, her first film and then went straight into talkies with Locked Door as her second film. Her acting style was made for talking films
she was already on the stage in 1927 !
Yes, she was, and wouldn't it be great to time travel back to see the likes of Stanwyck, J. Stewart, I. Dunne, et al. My grandmother used to tell me about going down to NY to see the Follies and Broadway shows. I mean she saw Fred Astaire, how cool is that! The sad thing is when she moved down here to Florida, when I was too young to appreciate them, she sold off all her Playbills and fan magazines from the late 20's through 40's. I groan every time I think about it, what a treasure they would be to me today.
NouCoo My great granny used to tell me about these old films--she and my great granddad loved these films. She used to call them "the flicks." I consider Stanwyck a very good actress, but I don't think she was pretty--maybe attractive would be more like it.
Rod Le Rocque sounds like the ultimate stage name, but his name really was Rod (Roderick) La Rocque.
Holy cow, this is fantastic!I love her. Thank you much!😍❤👌
Barbara was breath taking, especially in the first couple of innocent years.
good movie, good story, enjoyable to watch.
yeah, 'maybe' the ending is a little bit 'soft', but everything that preceded it, wasn't bad at all. it's a very impressive (talkie) debut for this legendary actress. she knows how to capture your emotions and her screen presence is strong.
but let's forget Barbara Stanwyck for a moment and talk about Zasu Pitts. damn, she is so cute here, it wouldn't be too extreme for me to say that even with her very small role in the film, she almost stole the show. she is so sweet & lovely, always fun to watch her. thank you for posting this very rare film, well done!
A name she developed from her two grand-
mother's :. EliZASUsan.
@@robertwalker5521 ty for that!! Never knew
The big hotel manager at 49:52 is veteran film character actor Mack Swain who was in many early Mack Sennett Keystone comedies, along with Chaplin, and who later appeared in The Gold Rush with Chaplin as Big Jim McKay. This is the only time I ever saw him in a sound film.
Thanks for posting these movies! Barbara is the greatest!
I definitely see the roots of what Hitchcock would come to refine in his movies. The camera just adores Barbara and Zasu has the best lines!
A bit corny, but more complex than the usual from that era. Barbara Stanwyck...OMG! What a performance!!
A great glimpse into history; this film gives you a real feeling for the 1920's. (not that I really know!!) Plus early Barbara Stanwyck is excellent, despite the difficulties of the process of making such an early film.
I gather this is William "Stage" Boyd, not to be confused with the actor who became Hopalong Cassidy. They shared a name which caused confusion. "Stage" Boyd got in trouble with the police. It was front page news. But the papers used the wrong Boyd's photo. This caused the studio to cancel the contract of the wrong Boyd who had been a major star in silent films. He was reduced to playing in B films. "Hoppy" restored his career. Stage died the same year those films began.
Miss Stanwyck proved to be a very good actor especially when she was able escape the clutches of 1920's and some 30's directors.She also proved to be a real beauty in her later years as in The Big Valley I can not think of a more handsome older women .
I thought this was quite a good movie but to quote Stanwyck - "That film was so bad it nearly locked the door of my screen future" Thanks for posting.
“Secretary Ann Carter (Barbara Stanwyck) fears for her reputation after a photographer snaps an incriminating photo of her at an illegal speakeasy with womanizer Frank Devereaux (Rod La Rocque), the disreputable son of her affluent employer. Carter quits and finds a new position with Lawrence Reagan (William Boyd), a lawyer she proceeds to fall for and marry. When Carter discovers Reagan's sister, Helen (Betty Bronson), has fallen for Devereaux, she struggles to protect her.”
Wow, to think this film is going to be 100 yrs old in 8 or 9 years; i’m old and the time has just flown by, everyone in this film being long dead makes us aware of our mortality.
Barbara stanwyck (American actress)
Barbara stanwyck was an American actress model and dancer. A stage film and television star she was know during her 60- year career as a consummate and versatile professional for her strong realistic screen presence
Born July 16 1907 Brooklyn New York United States
Died January 20 1990 providence saint johns health center - Santa Monica emengercy room Santa Monica California United States
Chirdren : anothony dion Fay (son) 1932 - 2006
Spouse Robert Taylor 1911-1969 frank Fay 1891-1961 husbands
Rod la roque
Roderick ross la roque was and America actor
Born November 29 1898 Chicago lllinois United States
Died bervely hills California United States
Spouse Vilma banky (wife) 1901-1991
Parents: Ann larocque (mother) Edmund larocque (father)
Betty Bronson (America film actress)
Elizabeth ada Betty Bronson was and America and television actress who began her career during the silent film era
Born November 17 1906 Trenton New Jersey United States
Died October 19 1971 Pasadena California United States
Place of burial forest lawn California United States
Chirdren Ludwig lauerhass jr son born 1935 -
Parents Nellie smith Bronson (mother) frank Bronson (father)
William h. Boyd America actor)
William h. Boyd
Was and America actor billed as William “stage” Boyd or William stage Boyd
Born December 28 1899 New York New York United States
Died March 20 1935 los angels California United States
Spouse Clara Joel (wife) Diana miller 1902-1927 wife
Tv show the lost city
ZaSu Pitts America actress
ZaSu Pitts Was and America actress who starred in many silent dramas including Erich von stroheim epic 1924 silent film greed and comedies transitioning successfully to mostly comedy films with the advent of sound films she also appeared on numerous radio shows
Born January 3 1894 parsons Kansas United States
Died Hollywood los angels California United States
Place of burial holy cross mortuary ladera heights California United States
Chirdren Donald micheal gallery son an gallery daughter 1922-
Spouse ( husbands ) John e. Woodall )( Tom gallery) America film actor 1897-1993
Harry Stubbs (character actor)
Harry oakes Stubbs was an English American character actor who appeared both on board way and in films he was born in December 7 1874 in Southampton hampshire England
Born December 7 1874
Died march 9 1950 Woodland Hills los angels California United States
Mack swain America film actor
Mack Swain was a early America film actor who appeared in many of Mack Sennett comedies at keystone studios including the keystone cops series he also appeared in major features by Charlie Chaplin
Born February 16 1876 salt lake city Utah United States
Died Augusta 25 1935 Tacoma Washington United States
Spouse (wife) Cora Claire king 1872-1956
Parents Mary ingeborg Jensen Swain (mother) 1841-1921 Robert Henry swaind (father) 1835-1895
Harry mestayer (actor)
Harry mestayer was and actor in silent films and threatrical productions in the u.s he had reading roles and was supporting actor in more then two dozen films and numerous threatrical productions he performed in California was in several hits in Chicago and performed on broadway
Born February 1876 manhattan New York United States
Died January 22 1958
Spouse (wife’s) Jessie d.lockwood victory Bateman 1865-1926
George bunny
Born July 13 1867
Died April 16 1952
Siblings John bunny
Nephew George bunny. George bunny jr
Purnall Pratt October 20 1885
Died July 25 1941
Lita chevret
Born may 27 1908
Died may 23 2001
Edgar dearing
Born may 4 1893
Died agust 17 1974
Resting place California
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I almost turned it off. I'm glad I didn't. Really good movie with great actors.
Many times Stanwyck's performancewas gripping in spite of the hangovers from silent film melodrama. She is so often riveting.
Everyone at the bar are ordering High Balls. Scotch & Soda, Gin & Tonic, Whiskey & Ginger, Vodka & Tonic and Rum & Coke are all examples of Highballs, as long as they are served in a Highball glass with a maximum capacity of 10oz/295ml. Over time High Balls are generally Whiskey and Ginger Ale.
The long trucking shot of the bar at the opening is quite remarkable. Be interesting to know how it was shot. Certainly NOT a B picture, visually interesting at a time (early talkies) when sound had made movies rather static. Barbara Stanwyck, is of course, wonderful.
First time I saw Stanwick was in "Strange Love of Martha Ivers" with Kirk Douglas.
my grandpa went out with Barbara stanwyck befor he met grandma
Alexander Hawkins ... I'll bite .... how'd it go ?
@@Sandra-gk3ct wtf sandra
@@Sandra-gk3ct barbara is no transgender, yeah i know about the transgender agenda but it doesn't make everyone woman one
@@Sandra-gk3ct b.s. you can easily be disproven countless times
@@Sandra-gk3ct Shut up Sandra
" Baby Face," "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers," and "Double Indemnity" are my favorite Stanwyck movies.
Have you ever heard her on the old time radio shows??
And don't forget "10 Cents a Dance" 1931. Classic tough-as-nails Barbara, with a heart of pure gold. When you get the chance, please watch this one 😂❤😍🥰❤️❤️❤️...
@Linda Kuznitz : This is a different William Boyd. He died in 1935. The William Boyd who played Hopalong Cassidy died in 1972.
Thanks for the upload !! I Loved Barbara Stanwick everything from this to Dynasty 2 The Colby's in 1985-86 !! "Get a matron and have her searched" !! My sides !! 😂😂
I never heard of Rod LaRocque. I am 25, however, I have heard of and liked some old-time stars, but this guy's name eludes me.
+Lily Tyler As well it should.
Your a classic buff kinda like me love these flicks. They don"t Makem like this now.
He does a two-movie set as a crime fighter who has a radio program. He does fine in those.
Fabulous film, I enjoyed it very much.
Zazou!! The switchboard operator is also the voice of Olive Oil.
ZASU IS NOT THE PERSON WHO VOICED OLIVE OYL. MAE QUESTEL VOICED OLIVE BUT SHE BASED OLIVE'S VOICE ON PITTS VOICE.... WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES....THE FIRST PERSON TO VOICE OYL IS ANOTHER PERSON. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE, DO THE RESEARCH.
@@michaelmatthewkomaromigabr9588 Your statement; "...but she based Olive's voice on Pitts voice..." proves my point. Pitt must have been the original voice of Olive Oyl, and the other person imitated Zasu. "WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES"
Very Good Movie& All of the Actors were Fine!! Done in 1929& subject matter of" attempted rape" back then would have been"scandolous." Thanks4 the film!
I love Rod La Rocque! The movie goes downhill after he 'checks out' for awhile.
+peasblossom1973 Yep - to each his own!!
Well, I really like Barbara, too....especially in her younger, "brunette" days, but I still love Rod La Rocque in ANYTHING he's in. Check out the Jean Hersholt movie "Dr. Christian and the Women" - Rod is hilarious as usual. He gave up his career, you know, because his wife didn't 'transition' well from silents into talkies, so they went on the road doing live theater.
Don't worry and thank you again for all you have uploaded
greatfilm. may be stanwyck's first or second. Dont miss it.
Love those intro credits and the music. Especially the director’s signature
I'm going to try it tonight. I'm converting the file so it becomes smaller and I can upload it faster. Lets hope CZcams doesn't block it.
As he lays dying, he waves his hand and says, "Good luck." LOL!!!
Rod was a popular silent star but his career went on the slide with talkies.
I want one of those fluttery dresses!
Decent film as films go but the real accent on this film is ZaSu Pitts - I can't stop laughing about her comments especially 'I've never seen a murder before', 'alright flatfoot' - she was great, can't stop laughing, never knew ZaSu was so funny!
One other comment on this '29' movie, please note those two 'chris craft' boats they used, those are 'all mahogany' boats, and they sound like V-8 engines (I could be wrong, please feel free to correct me). I remember those wood boats while at lakes in New York, and were so beautiful, shiny varnish and V-8 sounding engines. I seen them in mid-fifties but had no idea they were available in 1929? I find that amazing!
Yeah she was great, and one of her kind, in her own special way. A great addition to this.
Zasu got typecasted in comedies after her vonstroheim days. In fact she got replaced in all quiet on the western front because in a screen test audiences knew her natural reputation as a comedienne they couldn't take her seriously.
About the only regular tv show she did was the Gale Storm show.
Ty so much for confirming my thoughts whether or not to watch. Now I will...ur a great critic 🐱
56:23 The telephone operator (Pitts) calls the cop Hawkshaw, in an Amos Burke episode Nancy Kovack calls Amos
Hawkshaw. It's the episode with Louis Nye, and Nance in her Bikini. Hawkshaw must have been some detective.
It’s funny, you can tell that the actors are used to acting in silent films, the exaggerated motions look silly now
great movie thanks for posting
"Ferguson, bring me a thumbtack" 🤣
betty bronson was so cute.in 1926 she was in the original peter pan and the madonna in ben -hur 1926
zazu pitts an b stanwick great actors in there hay day great load an flick. thanks
Really liked the movie. Great print and wonderful sound. I must agree with Mia Dallen Barbara was barely attractive but one hell of an actress and TheFourOfNine, I did not know she started so early.
I think Barbara is beautiful and so do alot of other people. I think it has something to do with the fact that she does NOT look like a Barbie or anything else plastic. She is talented and and attractive. A great lady.
Lily Blekicki also Mia did not say she was 'barely attractive'. Read it again.
It sure looked to me like Mia said Barbara was "barely attractive".
Ms. Stanwyck was gorgeous inside and out!!!! (Kimmy Hawk)
What Mia said exactly was " I don't think she was pretty--maybe attractive would be more like it." Whether that amounts to "barely attractive" is arguable (which I guess is why people are arguing about it). 😊
Ms. Stanwyck did not rate this picture high on her list of movies.
Barbara ain't just "Double indemnity." Fantasic actress from comedy to noir .
(and quite a looker) 😉
A great movie
Creepy boyfriend @ 9:09
"... and I want you to be Nice To Me!" Yuck --- 😝
Barbara was attractive young and mature especially with the white hair she was A knockout.
Opening song: "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling."
Loved Zasu Pitts performance as the switchboard operator!😂😂😁😉
What an interesting voice had Rod.
Actually, his voice is falsetto and sweet enough to rot your teeth. Later on he developed a lower, masculine, refined voice. It was hard to believe this was he.
The actor called William "Stage" Boyd, right? Thought I was gonna see one of my faves in a non "Hoppy" role.
Beginning, "this film was preserved by the library of congress". 2030 "This film doesn't exist, no search results found". -People's library of the World Economic Forum
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Let's glorify drinking and getting drunk . To hell with prohibition !
Stupid movie. A guy gets shot and they plop him in bed instead of taking him to a hospital?
And after a smiling happy conversation, he drops dead right on cue!
sounds like Hillary when she is having one of her seizures on stage LOL
How old r u?
Cyndi K
No shit!
Haven't finished watching but had to comment!! Double suicide! And yet one is still alive! Cracks me up :) thank you for upload I love black and white films!!
So that is what I was trying to do on that easter long weekend in 1976. Embalm myself with Ouzo.
Nearly worked too as I swore off it for life and so far so good. Just wish i could kick the beer habit though.
I love that waiter it is as if he is trying to help her keep her virtue.
The epitome of dastardly evil. Don't cha just love it.
Excellent !!!
Those cops! It was like watching a kangaroo court.
"They never should have opened the damned thing!" said Missy of this flicker years later in her life
Back when all issues could have been easily resolved by people not being bothered about their social status, and their ownership of women.