A womanizing singer falls for an old-fashioned Southern belle. The problem is, she already has a fiance.A womanizing singer falls for an old-fashioned Southern belle. The problem is, she already has a fiance.A womanizing singer falls for an old-fashioned Southern belle. The problem is, she already has a fiance.
Samuel Bonello
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Aldo Franchetti
- Arguing Customer
- (uncredited)
Joseph W. Girard
- Officer
- (uncredited)
Carlo Schipa
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Joe Torillo
- Cook
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe play opened in New York City, New York, USA at the Avon Theater on 18 September 1929 and ran for 557 performances. William Ricciardi originated his role in the play, and Louis Jean Heydt was also in the cast.
- ConnectionsReferenced in American Grindhouse (2010)
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Strictly awful....
Perhaps "Strictly Dishonorable" played well back in 1931, but today it's a very boring talk-fest--and about as enjoyable as having a migraine. If you do watch it, don't say I didn't warn you! The film begins with a dopey couple (he from New Jersey, she from Mississippi) who seem to have nothing in common. In fact, soon after they arrive, she starts flirting with a real Lothario (Paul Lukas) and he stomps off to sulk. In the meantime, an ex-judge (Lewis Stone) takes it on his own to try to save her from this playboy's advances, though she CLEARLY knows his intentions are strictly dishonorable.
This was originally a stage production written by Preston Sturges. However, despite him being a highly respected writer, here his work just seems VERY dated. It also looks just like a play put directly on the screen--with little action and LOTS of talk, talk, talk. In fact, it's such a talk-fest that I honestly have rarely ever felt this bored by a film. Occasionally hammy acting didn't help any. Overall, I can't even think of a reason to watch this film--it's bad but not in a funny or ridiculous way...it's just BAD!
This was originally a stage production written by Preston Sturges. However, despite him being a highly respected writer, here his work just seems VERY dated. It also looks just like a play put directly on the screen--with little action and LOTS of talk, talk, talk. In fact, it's such a talk-fest that I honestly have rarely ever felt this bored by a film. Occasionally hammy acting didn't help any. Overall, I can't even think of a reason to watch this film--it's bad but not in a funny or ridiculous way...it's just BAD!
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- Feb 16, 2013
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By what name was Strictly Dishonorable (1931) officially released in Canada in English?
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