Wonder Bar (1934)
Whacked-out pre-Code musical extravaganza featuring a couple lavish Busby Berkley numbers and a couple of plot twists that defy expectations for '30s cinema. This is my first exposure to Al Jolson, and I'll say he's quite a dextrous showman (the 'Russian' conversation is a kick). Of course, if you know about this film all you're probably interested in is my reaction to the notorious "Goin' to Heaven on a Mule" number, which is astonishing in a couple of different ways. I will expand upon my thoughts later, but I'll say this: You just can't prepare for a scene like that.
Grade: B
Whacked-out pre-Code musical extravaganza featuring a couple lavish Busby Berkley numbers and a couple of plot twists that defy expectations for '30s cinema. This is my first exposure to Al Jolson, and I'll say he's quite a dextrous showman (the 'Russian' conversation is a kick). Of course, if you know about this film all you're probably interested in is my reaction to the notorious "Goin' to Heaven on a Mule" number, which is astonishing in a couple of different ways. I will expand upon my thoughts later, but I'll say this: You just can't prepare for a scene like that.
Grade: B
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