Review of The Public Enemy (1931) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 05 Oct 1985
Without Cagney, this movie would still be memorable, but probably only as a minor footnote to the better gangster films to come. With Cagney's smart acting, this movie is a decent watch.
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This review of The Public Enemy (1931) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 05 Oct 1985.
The Public Enemy has generally received very positive reviews.
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