Review of San Francisco (1936) by Kevin R — 10 Nov 2012
Melodrama that chronicles the days of a famous fictional stage actress (Jeanette McDonald), who rises to fame, along with help of her man (Clark Gable). In addition, a priest (Spencer Tracy) intervenes and is generally reluctant to accept the two as lovers.
Taken place in the days leading up to the massive earthquake in San Francisco back in 1906, the drama plot surrounding the characters is relatively silly and forgettable, although the performances and singing McDonald stick out.
The minutes surrounding the final performance before the earthquake and the earthquake itself are not forgettable by any means. The special effects are quite impressive at the time and save what could have been an embarrassment for the entire cast.
Not bad and still works thanks to the ending.
This review of San Francisco (1936) was written by Kevin R on 10 Nov 2012.
San Francisco has generally received positive reviews.
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