Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Usamah Harvey The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

robluvthebeach Recently saw this film at UCLA Film Archives and found this pre-code film quite fun and bold for its time. Loretta Young, Joyce Compton and Joan Marsh play 3 different women, each from small towns, to make their way in Chicago. The dialogue is quite racy and bold, especially with Joan Marsh, as a blonde vixen wanting to get the best she can get without working too hard. Her motto is their are two kinds of girls, smart girls and dumb ones. John Wayne is actually very good in his role, as the guy who meets, loves and loses Joan Marsh but is also develops a friendship, then attraction to Loretta Young. Loretta Young is really good as a girl who wants to try something new and take a risk with her life and wishes the same for her fiancée to try something different and use ambition and interest in something outside of their small town. Joyce Compton is the third girl who gets in way over her head and falls for a married guy and sleeps with him (all implied, and he's never seen, but its discussed quite openly).

Single-Black-Male After 'The Big Trail', the 24 year old John Wayne was on $75 per week. This film highlights his awkward sideways smile, a genuine expression from his soul. He delivers his lines clumsily though, fluffing a few simple words.