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Friday, June 7, 2013
The Public Enemy (1931)
Starring James Cagney, the story follows Tom Powers as he and his friend Matt grow up in Chicago and eventually get involved with the gangsters of the Prohibition era. Tom's life of crime gives him money and female company. However, it causes a division with his older brother. He sticks with his life and continues acting as an enforcer for other gangsters. Every barrel of beer he delivers has blood behind it. As always fate catches up with Matt and eventually Tom. His life reveal the problems with Public Enemies. This is Cagney's breakthrough performance and it makes sense because he literally steals the show. With every slug, slap, grapefruit, and devilish grin he captures the screen.
4.5/5 Stars
4.5/5 Stars
Labels:
1930s
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James Cagney
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Jean Harlow
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