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Cinema Slueth: Gambling Lady

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 2.5 / 5 Recommendation: Disconnected plot; mismatch or miscast actors for their roles; mediocre acting by supporting cast; and a melodrama that solely survived on the chemistry between the lead cast even though it failed to hold the movie high. Movie makers definitely tookContinue reading “Cinema Slueth: Gambling Lady”

Cinema Slueth: My Reputation

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 5 / 5Recommendation: An emotionally intense film with gorgeous locations and outfits, all the while showcasing the hardships of a widowed single mother. Certainly the movie hits upon several controversial topics of the time. Prologue: This series follows movies of Barbara Stanwyck. I haveContinue reading “Cinema Slueth: My Reputation”

Cinema Slueth – Baby Face

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 5 / 5 Recommendation:  The cast is exceptional, brings out the social ladder success some have by betting everything even their own soul. It is a very fascinating film with explicit pre-Code melodrama completely overpowered by Stanwyck’s blazing performance Prologue: This series follows moviesContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Baby Face”

Cinema Slueth – Jeopardy

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 5 / 5 Recommendation:  A psychological thriller by a master craftsman, with equally talented actors giving the story more life making the horror all believable. Prologue: This series follows movies of Barbara Stanwyck. I have gained a certain fascination for her as she remindsContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Jeopardy”