Party Wire
Party Wire

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Party Wire

1935
Movie
69 min
English

When a small-town girl's boyfriend leaves in disgrace, gossips spread false reports of her pregnancy.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Arthur PiersonGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In this crime drama, a determined district attorney attempts to dismantle a powerful bootlegging ring that has infiltrated the city's social circles. He faces immense pressure and danger as he navigates a treacherous world of corruption and double-dealing. The DA must rely on his wit and courage to expose the kingpins and bring them to justice, even as the stakes escalate with each investigation.

Critical Reception

Party Wire was a modest B-movie production that received little significant critical attention upon its release. Its straightforward crime narrative and familiar plot devices aligned with typical offerings of the era, but it did not distinguish itself through exceptional storytelling or performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a standard Prohibition-era crime narrative.

  • Features competent, if unremarkable, performances from its cast.

  • Serves as an example of the era's more economical genre filmmaking.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Party Wire are scarce due to its age and limited distribution. It is generally considered a minor film within the crime genre, appreciated by those with an interest in early 1930s cinema.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Grand National Pictures, a studio that existed for a short period in the mid-1930s and is perhaps best known for distributing and co-producing the first two 'Public Cowboy No. 1' films starring Gene Autry.

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