Movies

Nancy Drew, Detective (1938) The first Nancy Drew movie is just a lot of good clean fun. Bonita Granville is cute and peppy, the dialogue is often sharp and amusing, the pace is steady and the story is just enough to keep you interested. 8/10

Hips, Hips, Hooray! (1934) Comedy duo Wheeler and Woolsey are a pair of two-bit hustlers who get into the cosmetics business, accidentally stealing a bag full of valuable securites and winning a transcontinental road race. Utter nonsense with lots of crazy and elaborate action gags. Ruth Etting, America's Radio Sweetheart, gets third billing just for popping in and singing one song at the beginning. Love interests Thelma Todd and Dorothy Lee get a new outfit for every change of scene, and every one is absolutely amazing. This is the perfect way to get your brain to turn off for a while. 8/10

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