Review of The Public Enemy (1931) by Geoff Andrew for Time Out — 09 Feb 2006
Cagney's energy and Wellman's gutsy direction carry the day, counteracting the moralistic sentimentality of the script and indelibly etching the star on the memory as a definitive gangster hero.
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This review of The Public Enemy (1931) was written by Geoff Andrew and published by Time Out on 09 Feb 2006.
The Public Enemy has generally received very positive reviews.
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