The Great O'Malley

Classic
Very good old classic movie. Great story line (might appear out dated to some but still a refreshing story) Pat O'Brien was one of many stars from the gangster era movies and with Humphrey Bogart makes this one a keeper.

artificial story of policing among ethnic groups..doesnt wear well
The 1930's was a time of great international tensions? The ethnic tensions which exploded in the first world war boiled up throughout the period prior to this film,..and this film within its short alotted time aims to discuss this in the microcosm of new york city..so it is an ambitious production..but the film towards the end meanders towards a disney like ending? I recently saw a film Water for Elephants, a homage to old film making and the film works since the character played by Reese Witherspoon breathes life within her almost like a small figurine is espanded into the young man's carnal imagination..like the pictures of a hollywood gossip magazine where the photos begin to talk..the supporting role in this film played by the Bogart character..its interesting later in life this actor visited at his home in 1954..a large mansion..that morning he signed to film in Italy in The Barefoot Contessa..but the 5 visiting students instead of talking about movie stars..and stuff like...



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