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Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Hollywood Revue of 1929. I'm joined by Chris Mann from the "Daily Movie Question" newsletter and we talk about how the film truly feels like watching a stage revue like those that were popular at the time, some interesting visual effects that the film employed at various points, and the propensity for women to be physically carried off stage by a group of several men throughout the film.

You can watch The Hollywood Revue of 1929 on YouTube and be sure to check out Chris's newsletter.

Other films mentioned in this episode include:

• "The Karnival Kid" directed by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney
• Ferris Bueller's Day Off directed by John Hughes
• Star Wars Trilogy
• The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
• Pinocchio directed by Ben Sharpsteen and Hamilton Luske
• Stan and Ollie directed by Jon Baird
• It's a Wonderful Life directed by Frank Capra

Other referenced topics:

• Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act
• Ralph McQuarrie artwork from The Empire Strikes Back
• "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson
• "We Are the World" by U.S.A. For Africa
• New York Times review
• Variety review
• Film Daily review
• The New Yorker review

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