4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 16, 2021

Whether it’s apocryphal or not the term “Mogambo” is purported to be the Swahili word for “passion,” although it’s difficult to know if this was only hearsay propagated by westerners (now including myself). Regardless, it boasts an intriguing if altogether curiou   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on March 1, 2019

I’m not sure how much would be different about Red Dust if the film weren’t so hideously racist, particularly when it comes to poor Willie Fung (as the houseboy), but at least it wouldn’t go out on such a nasty note. Especially since the finale, despite being contrived, at least...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on March 1, 2019

I’m not sure how much would be different about Red Dust if the film weren’t so hideously racist, particularly when it comes to poor Willie Fung (as the houseboy), but at least it wouldn’t go out on such a nasty note. Especially since the finale, despite being contrived, at least...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on March 1, 2019

I’m not sure how much would be different about Red Dust if the film weren’t so hideously racist, particularly when it comes to poor Willie Fung (as the houseboy), but at least it wouldn’t go out on such a nasty note. Especially since the finale, despite being contrived, at least...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on March 1, 2019

I’m not sure how much would be different about Red Dust if the film weren’t so hideously racist, particularly when it comes to poor Willie Fung (as the houseboy), but at least it wouldn’t go out on such a nasty note. Especially since the finale, despite being contrived, at least...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 23, 2018

My earliest recollection of knowing anything about Red Dust comes from the novel A Confederacy of Dunces where it’s recounted how the feckless oaf of a main character was born soon after his parents saw the picture being so caught up in the throes of Gable and Harlow’s cinematic passion   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on October 4, 2016

Red Dust (1932) On October 4, 2016 By CarolIn Uncategorized Jean Harlow and Clark Gable. Two of the hottest people who ever lived. Add to that the earthy beauty of Mary Astor and you got yourself one steamy picture! Dennis Carson (Gable), the owner of the r   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on September 12, 2014

All September long, TCM is shining the spotlight on those films made during the illustrious years of 1929-1934, the saucy and seductive era we call “pre-Code.” In the days prior to codified morality on film, writers and filmmakers were free to tell the stories they thought their audien   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Orson De Welles on June 26, 2014

Share This!The battle of the sexes! The battle of the gorillas! These two films basically follow the same general plot but as pieces of entertainment are as different as a hurricane and a drought. And, although this is a reposting of an old post from a few years ago, we...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 24, 2014

Steamy Pre-Code sensuality drives the plot of Victor Fleming’s Red Dust (1932), in which Clark Gable and Jean Harlow prove the powder keg appeal of their onscreen chemistry. The story unfolds against the equally heated backdrop of an exotic tropical location, where tigers and torrential rains   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 24, 2014

Steamy Pre-Code sensuality drives the plot of Victor Fleming’s Red Dust (1932), in which Clark Gable and Jean Harlow prove the powder keg appeal of their onscreen chemistry. The story unfolds against the equally heated backdrop of an exotic tropical location, where tigers and torrential rains   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 24, 2014

Steamy Pre-Code sensuality drives the plot of Victor Fleming’s Red Dust (1932), in which Clark Gable and Jean Harlow prove the powder keg appeal of their onscreen chemistry. The story unfolds against the equally heated backdrop of an exotic tropical location, where tigers and torrential rains   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on December 3, 2013

The first movie where I saw Jean Harlow was Red Dust (1932). I’d heard of Harlow, certainly, and knew of her reputation as a platinum blonde, but I’d never seen a single performance. And what an introduction this was. For the first five minutes of the movie, it’s all rugged...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on January 28, 2013

The 1932 film "Red Dust" is ironically titled -- dust has very little to do with what happens in the movie. Moisture, however, plays a starring role -- moisture in the form of sweat, rain, steam and humidity, with a very special appearance by Jean Harlow's bathwater. Set on a...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on January 28, 2013

The 1932 film "Red Dust" is ironically titled -- dust has very little to do with what happens in the movie. Moisture, however, plays a starring role -- moisture in the form of sweat, rain, steam and humidity, with a very special appearance by Jean Harlow's bathwater. Set on a...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on June 19, 2012

Red Dust(1932). Directed by Victor Fleming. The picture is the second of six movies Clark Gable and Jean Harlow made together and was produced during the Pre-Code era of Hollywood. After Vantine arrives at the plantation, hiding from the authorities in Saigon, she quickly adjusts to life on t   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on March 4, 2012

We return back to the films of Jean Harlow!  I was originally planning on doing Red-Headed Woman today but that doesn’t look to be easy to get at the moment so I’ll come back to that when I get it (so much for going in chronological order).  On that note,...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2011

Stranded street walker Raging storm with adultery Hippity-hop, smooch Image Source   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on November 12, 2010

Dennis Carson (Clark Gable) is a rubber plantation owner in Indochina and quite content with his life the way it is. He’s not too thrilled when he comes home one night to find Vantine (Jean Harl0w), a wise-cracking prostitute on the lam from Saigon, staying at his plantation house. Dennis...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on April 3, 2010

Red Dust (1932). Romantic/drama . Director; Victor Fleming. The picture is the second of six movies Clark Gable and Jean Harlow made together and was produced during the Pre-Code era of Hollywood. Dennis Carson lived in Indochina, leaving his rubber plantation occasionally for fun in the city of   read more