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Stand and Deliver
Our heroine, Miss Velez (despite the fact that she seems to be just along for the ride) is much her usual over-eloquent self (how fortunate she has no sound track!), while Warner Oland makes such an impressive and villainously seedy bandit, he needs no sound track at all. We can just imagine his oily, purring accents all too well.
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Plot Summary
A hard-bitten, independent freighter captain finds himself falling for a sophisticated woman who works as a singer in a bar on the San Francisco waterfront. Their burgeoning romance is tested by his rough lifestyle and her desire for a more stable future.
Critical Reception
This early sound film was a moderate success, praised for its acting and Borzage's direction, though some found its plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for George Bancroft's rugged performance.
Frank Borzage's direction adds a touch of artistry to the melodrama.
Some found the story's trajectory to be somewhat conventional.
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Fun Fact
This was one of the earliest films to effectively integrate spoken dialogue and sound effects with its musical score, contributing to its technical innovation for the era.
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