Cinema 100

1933 - Episode 5 (27) - "Wild Boys of the Road" Release Date: October 7th, 1933 Directed By: William Hellman Released in 1933 during the depths of the Great Depression,  Wild Boys of the Road  is a raw, urgent cry from America’s forgotten youth. Directed by William A. Wellman, this pre-Code drama follows teenagers forced to leave home and ride the rails in search of work, dignity, and su...

1933 - Episode 4 (26) - "Private Life of Henry ViIII" Directed By: Alexander Korda Release Date: September 21, 1933 "Duck Soup" Directed By: Leo McCarey Release Date: November 17th, 1933 1933. The world was in turmoil, but the silver screen shimmered with defiance and wit. In England, Alexander Korda gave us “The Private Life of Henry VIII,” a lavish, biting peek behind the thr...

1933 - Episode 3 (24) - "Morning Glory" Director: Lowell Sherman Release Date: August 18th, 1933 Tonight, we step back into the golden age of Hollywood with a film that shines a spotlight on ambition, dreams, and the price of fame. Released in 1933, Morning Glory stars Katharine Hepburn in her breakout, Oscar-winning role as Eva Lovelace — a young, aspiring actress who arrives in New Yor...

1933 Episode 2 (24) - "Story of Temple Drake" Directed By: Stephen Roberts Release Date: May 6th, 1933 "Design for Living" Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch Release Date: December 29th, 1933 1933 gave us two daring films that tested Hollywood’s boundaries before the Hays Code slammed them shut.  The Story of Temple Drake , based on William Faulkner’s controversial novel, stars Miriam...

1933 - Episode 1 (23) - "King Kong" Directed By: Merian C. Cooper / Earnest Shoedsack Release Date: April 7th, 1933 Cinema 100 introduces you to the year 1933 with ONE BIG STORY! King Kong: The Giant Ape That Conquered Hollywood! Before Jurassic Park, King Kong swung into theaters in 1933, turning a giant ape into a pop culture icon. We explore the movie magic, adventure, and monster-siz...

1933 Draft (22) It's that time again for Will and Robert to draft for the year of 1933. What movies will be drafted and which ones will be left on the editing room floor?! They also discuss their Oscar picks for the movies they watched from the year 1932. Sit back, pop some popcorn and follow along!

1932 - Episode 6 (21) - "I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" Director: Mervyn LeRoy Release Date: November 10th, 1932 "A Farewell to Arms" Director: Frank Borage Release Date: December 8th, 1932 I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang  and  A Farewell to Arms . At first glance, they might seem like completely different stories—one, a scathing indictment of the American justice system,...

1932 - Episode 5 (20) - "Trouble in Paradise" Director: Ernst Lubitsch Release Date: October 20th, 1932 In 1932, legendary director Ernst Lubitsch delivered  Trouble in Paradise , a sparkling pre-Code romantic comedy that defined sophistication and wit. The film follows a pair of charming con artists—played by Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins—who set their sights on a wealthy perfume...

(19) Will and Robert predict who is going to win Oscar gold at this years Academy Awards. They also reveal their individual Top 10 movies of the year 2024. Listen to see if your favorites made the list.

1932 - Episode 4 (18) - "Grand Hotel" Director: Edmund Goulding Release Date: January 1st, 1932 Step through the grand doors, and welcome to Berlin’s most luxurious destination— Grand Hotel.  A place where the rich, the desperate, the powerful, and the doomed all collide under one lavish roof. This 1932 classic isn’t just a movie—it’s an event. With an all-star cast featuring Greta Garbo...

1932 - Episode 3 (17) - "Scarface" Director: Howard Hawkes Release Date: April 9th, 1932 "Say hello to the original Bad Guy, Tony Camonte. 1932 Hollywood dared to tell the story of a man consumed by power, violence, and ambition. Inspired by real life crime lord, Scarface follows the ruthless rise of Tony Camonte, a trigger happy gangster that carves his name in blood across the cit...

1932 - Episode 2 (16) - "Freaks" Director: Tod Browning Release Date: February 20th, 1932 Will and Robert take a journey into the carnival world of sideshows and secrets with Tod Browning’s 1932 masterpiece, Freaks. This isn’t your typical Hollywood fare—Freaks is a daring and deeply human film that shattered conventions and left audiences stunned. Featuring real sideshow performers, it...

1932 - Episode 1 - "Shanghai Express" - Director: Josef Von Sternberg release date February 12, 1932. Step aboard a locomotive bound for danger, desire, and deception—this is  Shanghai Express . Directed by the master of shadows and intrigue, Josef von Sternberg, this 1932 masterpiece takes us on a journey through war-torn China. At its heart, the luminous Marlene Dietrich stars as the enigmatic a...

Will and Robert introduce the year 1932 by breaking down as usual the state of the United States, the economy and the overall snapshot of time that is the Hollywood and film industry. Join us as we also give Oscar awards out to our list of 1931 movies before we debate and draft our 1932 list of films.

1931 Episode 6 - "A Free Soul" & "Possessed" Directed By: Clarence Brown Join us as we explore the daring pre-code films "A Free Soul" and "Possessed," showcasing Clark Gable, Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer in two very different captivating tales of forbidden love and moral conflict that remains thrilling century later! Get ready for a cinematic journey!

1931 Episode 5 - Directed By: Fritz Lang / May 11, 1931 What drives a killer, and how far will society go to stop him?  M  (1931), directed by Fritz Lang, is a groundbreaking German thriller that explores these haunting questions as Berlin falls under the shadow of a serial child murderer. Released during a turbulent period in Germany,  M  reflects the fear and tension of the time, hinting at the...

1931 Episode 4 - Directed By: William A. Wellman / April 23rd, 1931. Tonight, we go back to where it all started. We're talking about one of the original gangster films that redefined the genre—The Public Enemy. Released in 1931, right in the heart of Prohibition, this movie didn't just show crime—it gave crime a face. And that face? James Cagney. He’s raw, he’s ruthless, and he’s unforgettable as...

1931 Episode 3 - Directed by: Lewis Milestone / April 4th, 1931. What happens when a top reporter tries to quit the newspaper business, but his editor won’t let him go? In The Front Page, chaos ensues. Released in 1931, this fast-talking, quick-witted comedy dives headfirst into the wild world of journalism. Based on the hit Broadway play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the film follows Hildy...

1931 Episode 2 - DOUBLE FEATURE - "Dracula" Directed by: Tod Browning & "Frankenstein" Directed by: James Whale. In 1931, Universal Pictures revolutionized the horror genre with the release of two iconic films: *Dracula* and *Frankenstein*. Directed by Tod Browning and James Whale, respectively, these films became pillars of early cinematic horror. *Dracula*, starring Bela...

1931 Episode 1 - Directed By: Charlie Chaplin / January 30th, 1931 1931 truly gave us a masterpiece in Charlie Chaplins silent film “City Lights.” Many believe this is Chaplins Coute Grace, it’s a silent film that takes you on a journey of laughter, love, and heartbreak. As the Little Tramp falls for a blind flower girl, Chaplin embarks on a quest to help her regain her sight. With every antic and...

Will and Robert put their finishing thoughts on the 6 movies they drafter from the year 1930 by sharing their picks for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress & Best Supporting Actor/Actress. They also breakdown 1931 in America/Hollywood and draft an unprecedented SEVEN movies for this year. Stick around to find out WHICH ONES THEY WILL BE!!!!

1930 Episode 5 - "Morocco" Directed By: Josef Von Sternberg. Release Date November 14th, 1930. Our last movie of the year 1930 is "Morocco.” A pre-Code romantic drama directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, and Adolphe Menjou. The film is set against the exotic backdrop of North Africa and tells the story of Amy Jolly, a disillusioned nightclub si...

1930 Episode 4 - "Animal Crackers" Directed by: Victor Heerman. "Animal Crackers," released in 1930, is a seminal film in the annals of American comedy, marking the second cinematic outing for the legendary Marx Brothers. Adapted from their successful Broadway musical of the same name, the film captures the anarchic humor and rapid-fire wit that would become the Marx Brothers&#...

1930 Episode 3 - DOUBLE FEATURE! 1930 saw the release of two groundbreaking war films, "Hell's Angels" and "All Quiet on the Western Front", each offering a distinct perspective on the brutal realities of World War I. "Hell's Angels," directed by Howard Hughes, is an American epic known for its spectacular aerial combat scenes and technical innovation. Its pro...

1930 Episode 2 - "The Divorcee" by Robert Z. Leonard released on April 30th, 1930. Our second film of 1930 is none other than Robert Z. Leonard’s  "The Divorcee." This groundbreaking film, starring the mesmerizing Norma Shearer, delves into the complexities of marriage and infidelity with an unflinching boldness rarely seen in its time. "The Divorcee" challenges socie...