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Frisco Kid

1935, Movie, NR, 80 mins

Frisco Kid: Review

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A rousing, no-holds-barred actioner set in 19th century San Francisco, FRISCO KID almost duplicates the story of BARBARY COAST, written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. Yet it's singularly fascinating because of the irrepressible performance of Cagney, the one and only. He is a penniless seaman who plans to pan the gold streams of California but is waylaid by notorious shanghaier Kohler and almost dragged aboard a ship. Cagney battles for his freedom and kills the much-hated Kohler, which makes him a local hero. He gambles his way to riches and fame, opening a saloon and gambling den, and then happily leads many a San Francisco citizen to perdition. Involved in a killing not of his own doing, Cagney is about to be lynched but is saved by the nice girl, Lindsay, who begs for his life, persuading a grizzled jury that he is just a rough-raised lad who fell into bad company. Cagney gives a slightly stagy performance, perhaps because he felt uncomfortable in his fancy gambler's waistcoat, a cutaway and tight wing collar that choked off the usual banter. This would be Cagney's last film with Lindsay. Lily Damita, who replaced Estelle Taylor in a fire-eating saloon gal role, married Errol Flynn shortly after this film and her career soon went into eclipse. Fans of the silent era will note the many bit parts taken by a host of personalities from that fading era, including director Dick Kerr, Helene Chadwick, Bill Dale, Alice Lake, Jane Tallent, and Vera Stedman. Many of these no-longer-wanted talents were included in the cast at Cagney's request; it was typical of this great star to find work for fellow players no longer on top, a custom he practiced throughout his long and wonderful career. leave a comment
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