Manhattan Melodrama

directed by W.S. Van Dyke
Category: "Drama"
Year of Release:1934
Date Added:09/13/2008
Date Watched:09/13/2008
Description:Clark Gable ... Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher
William Powell ... James W. 'Jim' Wade
Myrna Loy ... Eleanor Packer

Blackie and Jim are childhood friends who grow up to prominance in NY — Blackie as a big time gambler and Jim as governor. Eleanor is the woman who loves them both, but she leaves Blackie for Jim because she disapproves of his life-style. When Jim runs for governor, Eleanor tells Blackie about a rival who is about to publish a scandal. Blackie "helps" his friend by killing the man. He's caught and convicted. Jim wants to help, but his principles prevent him and Blackie goes to the chair.
My Rating:6

Reviews for Manhattan Melodrama

Review - Manhattan Melodrama

The subject matter wasn't terribly to my taste, but it was convincing enough to get us to consider the governor's position and what we would have done. It also seemed better edited and acted than many movies from the early 1930s.

Reviewed by Roger on 2008-09-13 20:46:38

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