Review of Baby Face (1933) by Megan B — 15 Jun 2007

Pre-censorship Hollywood meets the force of nature called Barbara Stanwyck. I love this woman.

This review of Baby Face (1933) was written by Megan B on 15 Jun 2007.

Baby Face has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Gene I B (36) on 30 Aug 2015

One of the best pre-code films. The scene in the box car is great…

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By Brian K (1,195) on 13 Sep 2008

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By Bradford D (45) on 02 Apr 2011

The pre-release version rings more truly and portrays the characters with real motivations…

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By Kirk E (163) on 15 Nov 2010

I really liked this movie, but it does remind you a lot of Red-Headed Woman story wise. I really liked Stanwyck in this movie…

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By Tiffany B (352) on 04 Feb 2009

Pre-code actresses were kick ass! Barbara Stanwyck gives a commanding performance…

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By Joe L (766) on 04 Nov 2008

Damn, what a film. Barbara Stanwyck sleeping her way to the top, destroying men in her path, including a young John Wayne? What's not to love…

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By Emily P (277) on 28 Dec 2008

Pre-code pearl about a badass woman working her way to the top of the food chain. Stanwyck's Lily has the powers and knows how to use them…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 18 Apr 2009

Stanwyck rules yet again…

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Barbara Stanwyck sleeps her day to the top, going from a speakeasy and boxcar to the top executives of a NYC bank in this dirty pre-production…

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By Redgie C (7) on 29 Jul 2008

Wow. Watch the prerelease Director's Cut. This movie was hacked for release and helped inspire the famous Hays Code censorship…

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