4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 4, 2018

Kings Row is apparently a good place to live. The billboard in town says as much. It’s the goings-on in the community that tells a different story — providing a conflicting more subversive view of small-town America. The story starts out with 5 children. It feels like we hardly get to k   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 28, 2017

Mixed reviews are often the hardest ones to write, and I have mixed feelings about Kings Row (1942), the Sam Wood drama adapted from the controversial novel by Henry Bellamann. I think, ultimately, the film is useful as an example of the ways the Hays Code could undermine the purpose...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 28, 2017

Mixed reviews are often the hardest ones to write, and I have mixed feelings about Kings Row (1942), the Sam Wood drama adapted from the controversial novel by Henry Bellamann. I think, ultimately, the film is useful as an example of the ways the Hays Code could undermine the purpose...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on August 21, 2014

King’s Row Directed by Sam Wood Written by Casey Robinson from the novel by Henry Bellamann 1942/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Netflix rental Ronald Reagan is the best thing about this film.  It’s another highly-rated drama that I wish I liked more that I do. The story takes place in   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on March 23, 2011

Back at the turn of the last century, Kings Row was thought to be a picture-perfect small town.  But just like Peyton Place and Twin Peaks, Kings Row has got a very dark side.  The movie begins in 1890 when all the main characters are just children.  Parris Mitchell (Robert...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on May 28, 2010

Four childhood friends grow up an a typical American small town in the early 1900′s.  Paris (Robert Cummings) is raised by his grandmother, pursues his dreams of becoming a doctor and studies under Dr. Tower (Claude Rains), father of his sweetheart, Cassandra (Betty Field).  Paris hasn&#82   read more