Black Legion
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Ann Sheridan, Dick Foran, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Helen Flint, Humphrey Bogart Director: Archie Mayo, Michael Curtiz Brand: Warner Brothers Writer: Abem Finkel Writer: Robert Lord Writer: William Wister Haines DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language) Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC, Original recording remastered Picture Format: 1.33:1 Running Time: 83 minutes DVD Release Date: 2008-03-25 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Warner Home Video |
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Movie Reviews of Black Legion
Movie Review: "Black Legion (1937) ... Humphrey Bogart ... Archie Mayo (2008)"
Summary: 4 Stars
Warner Bros. Pictures presents "BLACK LEGION" (1937) (83 min/B&W) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) -- Starring Humphrey Bogart, Dick Foran, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Ann Sheridan, Helen Flint & Joe Sawyer
Directed by Archibald L. Mayo
In this film Bogey's character, Frank Taylor, moves from a happily married family man, to a man filled with hate and finally to a man remorseful for the trouble he has brought upon himself and others.
The subject of prejudice and hate organizations in a major studio production was quite daring for the 30s, given the introduction of the Production Code only a few years earlier. It still delivers a powerful message today.
Warner Bros needed an actor that looked like an average "American" due to it's controversial subject matter, Bogie got his lead in Black Legion. He turned in a magnificent performance with his final scene in the courtroom during his trial.
The supporting cast, which also includes a young Ann Sheridan as Foran's fiancee, all give good performances as well. The film is tough, presents a hate group as frankly as a Warner's 1930's film could, delivers its message well.
Strong performances by the principals, tight direction by Archie Mayo and the usual Warner Bros. grit make for a first-rate film.
BIOS:
1. Archibald L. Mayo
Date of Birth: 29 January 1891 - New York City, New York
Date of Death: 4 December 1968 - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
2. Humphrey Bogart
Date of Birth: 25 December 1899 - New York City, New York
Date of Death: 14 January 1957 - Los Angeles, California
Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 4 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 4 Stars
Overall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]
Total Time: 83 min on DVD ~ Warner Bros. Pictures ~ (03/25/2008)