Factually questionable period peace in which Edward I unites England and Wales by holding King Llewellyn's beloved hostage. No reason to doubt the given year of production, but it looks as if it was made much earlier than 1922.
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Beauty and the Beast 1922
With its meta-jokes and repeated breaking of the fourth wall, Beauty and the Beast is undoubtedly unique for a film from the 1920s, but it's a five minute film expanded to 39 minutes, with the framing device feeling like padding. Original padding, for sure, but it comes across as a little too pleased with its own cleverness.
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The Invisible Man Returns 1940
The Invisible Man Reappears would seem to be a more appropriate title but, as Claude Rains’ character failed to survive past the first movie’s end credits, a new character must relive his ordeal. Step forward a young Vincent Price, whose tones are even more distinctive than his predecessors, and who descends into madness with camp flamboyance. He’s supported by a decent cast that is led by Cedric Hardwicke and Cecil Kellaway, two thorns either side of the rosy Nan Grey,…
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Hell's House 1932
Hell’s House is an independent picture which has the feel of a Warner Brothers product, not only because it stars Warner refugees Bette Davis and Pat O’Brien but because of the crime and prison – or reform school – subject matter. Although Davis and O’Brien headline, it’s the ill-fated Junior Durkin, playing a good kid who ends up in reform school, who has most of the screen time. A pacey and tough drama that stands up well to the second-tier features churned out by the majors.