In the past, "Watching Movies" included this in the list of Warner Gang movies recommended. Strictly speaking, this is not a gangster film, but it can be recommended as a social theme, a psychological theme or a romantic movie. At first glance, the background of the title shows that it is a studio effect, which is clumsy and reminiscent of the Shaw Brothers studio. The male protagonist should represent a kind of doctrine. I can't say what this doctrine is. It is worth studying. In the plot in the tavern, he controlled the audience, not Bogart. In front of him, Bogart was more like a fragile child.
This film also shows the importance of line skills to actors, and the charm of stage plays is built on this. A good actor must have a unique ability to tell lines, with a beautiful voice and a proper way. For example, the first 30 minutes of this film are all discussions between the male and female protagonists. If there is no charming voice and beautiful lines, all this will make people tired.
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