We talk about what was happening around film in 1931.

And then we dissect one film we both loved and one Paul hated...

MATA HARI

released 12.26.1931 in the United States

directed by George Fitzmaurice

starring our girl Greta Garbo + Ramon Novarro

LE MILLION

released 04.15.1931 in France

directed by René Clair

with cinematography by Georges Périnal (who also worked with Jean Cocteau, see more of his work with our 1932 pick BLOOD OF A POET)

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