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Watched it today on TCM

posted 13 years ago by digitaldiva
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This is the Night is a lovely little trifle and shows how moves made in 1932 were moving away from the stactic shots of the early talkies. A great deal of montage and music to keep the movement going. TCM broadcast a lovely print with blue tinted night scenes. Also interesting to see a very young Cary Grant too in his first movie.

[–] TexasGreek 13 years ago

Actually, if you want to go earlier than that, I have "Singapore Sue", his first appearance on film he made the year before, uploaded. Very rare. IM me and I'll send you the link.

[–] digitaldiva 13 years ago

Hi TexasGreek,

Thanks so much for the gracious offer but I've seen it, a cute little Paramount short. This Is The Night really gave him a part, a rather silly but fun part.

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

I watched it today on the Criterion Channel. I thought it dragged in parts and the screenplay wasn't as funny or smart as it could have been. Decent performances. Not great, but still worth seeing for Cary Grant's debut. 5/10 is my rating.

[–] jason88cubs (2348) 2 years ago

i think i'll check it out