Frankie and Johnnie (1936)
This low-budget musical drama is based on the famous song and tells the story of Frankie, a cat-house singer (famed singer Helen Morgan), and the naive country boy Johnny who comes to St. Louis to seek his fortune. They fall in love and marry. Unfortunately, the country boy learns fast and soon begins fooling around with the sexy Nellie Bly. It is a tragic mistake, for when Frankie tires of his philandering she opts to stop Johnny with a bullet. (allmovie.com)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Chester Erskine
Written By: Moss Hart, Jack Kirkland, Lou Goldberg
Starring: Chester Morris, Walter Kingsford, Montagu Love, Lilyan Tashman, Jean Brooks, Helen Morgan
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
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| Apr 23, 2015 | PUNQ | 40 58th |
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A independent production trying their best to look big league with fancy shots and a couple of well known names. Should probable have invested a little more time on the script. The dialogue was drowsy taking this the opposite direction it should have been going. Instead of becoming a vibrant experience this turns quite dull. That doesn't stop Frankie and Johnnie (1936) from having it's moments of sweetness and tragedy. A intriguing story and a nice try, even if this was no masterpiece.
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