The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on January 9, 2018

DOUBLE BILL #10: Red-Headed Woman (1932) and Baby Face (1933) On January 9, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Pre-Code. The forbidden era where anything goes. Wonderfully risqué, daring and freeing, Pre-Code is a goldmine of genres, thoughts and attitudes, all   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on April 24, 2014

In a scene cut from the original theatrical release, Barbara Stanwyck breaks a beer bottle over the head of a man trying to assault her. When discussing classic film with those who may have little knowledge of its history, a common grievance I hear is that people take issue with...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on October 21, 2013

On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre, we take a look at "Baby Face," with Barbara Stanwyck, John Wayne, George Brent and a cast of foolish, foolish bank executives.   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on July 22, 2013

This post is my entry in the Barbara Stanwyck blogathon hosted by The Girl with the White Parasol. Go to her site to check out the rest of this amazing event. The idea of a woman empowering herself by polishing her appearance is familiar in the movies. Just think of...   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on January 15, 2013

Barbara Stanwyck has an affair with married politician Adolphe Menjou, and subsequently has his baby, in “Forbidden” (1932). From her first forays into sound film, Barbara Stanwyck was known for her portrayals of strong, gutsy, and independent women. In Illicit, she sleeps with her boyf   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on September 17, 2012

Saint Louis woman with her diamond rings Pulls that man around by her apron strings. 'Twant for powder and for store-bought hair, The man I love would not gone nowhere, nowhere. The 1933 film "Baby Face" opens to the strains of "St. Louis Blues," and the song keeps popping up...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on June 2, 2012

Baby Face (1933). A dramatic film directed by Alfred E. Green. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck and George Brent. Based on a story by Darryl F. Zanuck. This Pre-Code Hollywood film is about an young woman who uses sex to advance herself socially and her career. People knew that... "She had it...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on February 9, 2012

Watched February 6, 2012 Baby Face (1933): 4/5 *This is a review of the original theatrical release from TCM’s Forbidden Hollywood collection. George Brent and Barbara Stanwyck in Baby Face (1933) In Baby Face, Barbara Stanwyck plays a girl named Lily Powers who, after leaving her hometown and   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on September 27, 2011

Baby Face (1933) is one of the first pre-Code movies that I saw after I learned what pre-Code was. And it turned out to be a perfect example of these wonderful, fascinating, oh-so-scandalous films. Starring Barbara Stanwyck (who, I believe, comes just after Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in my list...   read more

Curtains Posted by Janelle Vreeland on August 26, 2011

Baby Face (1933) Lily Powers (Barbara Stanwyck) has had a hard life. As a speakeasy server, she’s been used and abused by the roughnecks that show up every day to spend their pay on booze. She’s ashamed of what she’s become at the hands of her father, and longs for...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011

“Yeah, I’m a tramp, and who’s to blame?  My father.   A swell start you gave me.  Ever since I was fourteen, what’s it been? Nothing but men!  Dirty, rotten men!  And you’re lower than any of them.  I’ll hate you as long as I live! ”  Barbara Stanwyck in Bab   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on November 29, 2010

To say that Lily Powers (Barbara Stanwyck) had a lousy upbringing is a huge understatement.  Her mother died when she was very young, leaving her to be raised by her father Nick, the owner of a speakeasy in Erie, Pennsylvania.  He makes her work in the speakeasy and has even...   read more