Review of Thunderbolt (1929) by Joel A — 05 Apr 2017
A significant picture for two reasons, 1. The first all talking picture of Josef Von Sternberg & 2. An unofficial follow up to Underworld 1927.
The story of Mob Boss played by George Bancroft who is mad about his girl, but his girl is a getting friendly with cute young Bank Teller.
Bancroft is charged for murder & sentenced to death row but is adamant on getting revenge on the Bank Teller & frames him for a murder so they are both on death row.
Due to being made on the cusp of sound the dialogue & performances are a little squeaky but this film has a terrific concept & could be remade today no doubt.
This review of Thunderbolt (1929) was written by Joel A on 05 Apr 2017.
Thunderbolt has generally received mixed reviews.
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