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Classic Films from the 1930's


The Invisible Man (1933)
The Invisible Man (1933), directed by James Whale, is a foundational work of both science fiction and horror cinema. Adapted from H.G. Wells’s 1897 novel, the film was part of Universal Pictures’ ground breaking cycle of horror films in the early 1930s, alongside classics like Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Mummy (1932).

Soames Inscker
4 min read


It Happened One Night (1934)
Directed by Frank Capra and starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, It Happened One Night is a landmark romantic comedy that set the blueprint for the genre.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


A Night at the Opera (1935)
A Night at the Opera is one of the Marx Brothers' most iconic and celebrated films, released in 1935 during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Directed by Sam Wood and produced by Irving Thalberg at MGM, the film marked a significant transition in the Marx Brothers' cinematic careers—from the anarchic free-for-alls of their earlier Paramount pictures to more structured narratives aimed at a broader audience.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Old Bones of the River (1938)
Review of the 1938 British comedy directed by Marcel Varnel, starring the legendary Will Hay alongside his frequent collaborators Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Goodbye Mr Chips (1939)
A Review of the film based on James Hilton’s bestselling novella, the film tells the life story of Charles Edward Chipping—affectionately known as “Mr. Chips”—a Latin master at the fictional Brookfield School,

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Sabotage (1936)
Review of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "Sabotage". Starring Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, John Loder and Desmond Tester.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


The 39 Steps (1935)
Review of the Alfred Hitchcock Version of the "The 39 Steps" starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carol.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Review of the 1930's classic Hitchcock thriller "The Lady Vanishes". Starring Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Dame May Whitty, Paul Lukas, Naunton Wayne and Basil Radford.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Ask a Policeman (1939)
Ask a Policeman is a true gem of British cinema—funny, fast-paced, and filled with timeless comic performances.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


The Edge Of The World (1937)
The Edge of the World is not just a film—it’s a cinematic lament, a wind-swept ballad about change, memory, and the things we leave behind.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Wuthering Heights (1939)
Review of the 1939 William Wyler film "Wuthering Heights", starring Lawrence Olivier, Merle Oberon and David Niven.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


Mr Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
Film review of the classic Frank Capra film "Mr Smith Goes To Washington".

Soames Inscker
5 min read


Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Review of the classic 1930's comedy "Bringing Up Baby", starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Oh Mr Porter (1937)
Review of the classic Gainsborough comedy "Oh Mr Porter" starring Will Hay.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


The Wizard of Oz (1939)
A review of the film "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Film review of the 1937 hit that made Disney what it is today. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Soames Inscker
7 min read


Gone With The Wind (1939)
Film review of the classic movie "Gone With The Wind"

Soames Inscker
7 min read


Duck Soup (1933)
A review of the 139 Marx Brothers comedy film Duck Soup

Soames Inscker
3 min read
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