Review of Madam Satan (1930) by Greg W — 04 Mar 2014

New York blimp party. Vampy women. Etc.....

This review of Madam Satan (1930) was written by Greg W on 04 Mar 2014.

Madam Satan has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Antonius B (353) on 19 Dec 2017

The first part of this movie is just awful, and I think everyone but the most forgiving of viewers will find themselves rolling their eyes,…

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By Caleb M (788) on 21 Oct 2008

A riotously fun pre-code melodrama that perhaps features the best (maybe only?) use of a zeppelin mascaraed party in the history of the cinema…

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