![]() He could teach a thing or three to the people passing for actors today. This film proves what a great actor he was. Then there's Chester Morris as Johnnie who should have been a big A list star. ![]() It proves we've come along way with a long way to go perhaps, but what a measuring stick it is. People actually thought like that back then. (I'm not, but some are.) But the film takes place in 1870, it was made in 1934. I suppose it is that scene that will keep this otherwise nice film from getting a DVD release. But even I, who is far from buying into political correctness, had to squirm in my seat. they are not afraid of themselves." I guess one could look at it as a backhanded complement. (I was shocked!! Maybe others wouldn't be.) For those who are of the politically correct brand, you guys will not like the fried chicken eating wedding sequence with Frankie's comment being, "They (black people) are so simple. The dialog and the direction keep things moving to it's final twist. The art direction, cinematography, and costuming must be applauded especially taking into consideration that Republic was certainly not MGM. Frankie and Johnnie brilliantly captures the sleazy atmosphere of Riverboat life in St.
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