Review of They Made Me a Criminal (1939) by Dave J — 19 Jan 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
(1939) They Made Me A Criminal.
CRIME DRAMA/ THRILLER/ SUSPENSE.
The plot has actor John Garfield as a boxer, and ends up running away from the law for accidently killing someone in the ring! While being pursued he then comes across into an isolated crop field which is really a sanctuary for the law to send rehabilitation juevenile delinquents which some frequent old movie watchers would recognize some as the "The Bowery Boys" who were popular during this time! While there, he falls in love(as movies always do) and befriends the kids at the same time! The only thing I can say is that this movie is very straight forward with a great ending!
What's interesting about this film is the fact that although boxing in the underworld or illegal boxing matches were prevalent during The Great Depression, one wouldn't know whether their were any rules or consequences imposed if one to get himself killed as a result of many bouts! And I guess at the particular time during the 30's or during 'The Great Depression' (at least in some urban areas), this is how society dealt with it.
3 out of 4.
This review of They Made Me a Criminal (1939) was written by Dave J on 19 Jan 2011.
They Made Me a Criminal has generally received positive reviews.
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