Posts from arthurarnell in thread „Seven Sinners (1940)“

  • Seven Sinners (1940)

    Hi Vera


    It was a pure oversight. We have probably the finest complete overview of John Wayne's films thanks to Keith's Herculanean efforts, and I forgot to use it.
    He sent me an e.mail which I appreciated because it shows he is still with us.


    Regards


    Arthur

  • Seven Sinners (1940)

    Hi
    I went down the local HMV on Saturday and bought nine DVD's all John Wayne all at £6.99. They included The Spoilers, Stagecoach Tycoon War of the Wildcats, Hellfighters The Magnificent Showman, In Old California, Seven Sinners and The Fighting Kentuckian.


    On Sunday at a loose end I watched Seven Sinners, I must admit I have never seen it right through but this time I did.


    Directed by Tay Garnett it is obvious that it is a vehicle for Dietrich rather than duke as all he has to di is stand around looking neat which in navy uniform he does. Listening to Dietrich sing you wonder what all the fuss is about. But in general I thought the film wasn't bad.


    Broderick Crawford had a strange part as did Mischa Auer as Dietrich's friends. Albert Dekker came down from his bad guy image to play the doctor and the man that Dietrich eventually goes off with. The fight scene at the end is unbelievable with people flying all over the place.


    Has anyone else seen the picture lately?



    Regards


    Arthur