Review of A Free Soul (1931) by K D — 18 Aug 2008

A very sultry movie, something that could stand up to anything released today and wasn't held back by the Hollywood Code. Norma Shearer was outstanding, and stole every scene in which she appeared.

Gable played the obsessed tough guy well. I seem to always feel sorry for any character Leslie Howard plays, but this time I was shocked to actually see his character take action. And what else can be said about Lionel Barrymore's performance but excellent.

Great pre-code film, very sexy without any sex.