Samuel Goldwyn CompanyDirected by William Wyler
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, MGM)
Nominated: Best Picture
Nominated: Best Cinematography
Nominated: Claire Trevor, Best Supporting Actress
Nominated: Best Art Direction
Juxtaposition of slum tenements and a rich townhouse provides the backdrop for this depression era tale set on the banks of the East River in NYC. It basically takes place on one large, elaborate set, much like a play, where the local slum kids take dips in the river, fight amongst themselves, and make fun of the wealthy socialites who come and go in the townhouse. It's the first appearance on film of the "Dead End Kids", later to expand into the Bowery Boys, and make more than 20 films in the next couple of decades. They worship Bogie, a local boy made good by becoming a famous gangster. The dialogue of the kids is priceless, and one can see why they became so popular. Joel McCrea and Sylvia Sidney are the struggling role models trying to escape their poverty.
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, MGM)
Nominated: Best Picture
Nominated: Best Cinematography
Nominated: Claire Trevor, Best Supporting Actress
Nominated: Best Art Direction
Juxtaposition of slum tenements and a rich townhouse provides the backdrop for this depression era tale set on the banks of the East River in NYC. It basically takes place on one large, elaborate set, much like a play, where the local slum kids take dips in the river, fight amongst themselves, and make fun of the wealthy socialites who come and go in the townhouse. It's the first appearance on film of the "Dead End Kids", later to expand into the Bowery Boys, and make more than 20 films in the next couple of decades. They worship Bogie, a local boy made good by becoming a famous gangster. The dialogue of the kids is priceless, and one can see why they became so popular. Joel McCrea and Sylvia Sidney are the struggling role models trying to escape their poverty.
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