Too great to review here. But I would say that taking Mae Doyle out of the 40's moral context, practically anyone would sympathize with her. Jerry is a nice guy but an infantile personality, at least outwardly. This would be great with some silly little thing, but Mae Doyle? But I know it still gives me a carnal thrill to see a woman do what women do best, submit. The fact that he will have her over & over blots out any initial difficulties. And I suppose a woman like Mae Doyle really needs to be bound by obligation. In fact, that is over all why she chose him, conventional matrimony.
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This was filmed on location in Monterey, California. The scenes of the actual Cannery Row are much better than anything created on a Hollywood sound stage. Every actor in this film plays his or her role to perfection. Even when you recognize that a certain character is weak, or immoral, or a bully, or an alcoholic, you can't help understanding and sympathizing with them too, because these are multi-faceted people, not one-dimensional stereotypes. Modern viewers may be appalled by the way the men push, grab, and threaten the women. The film portrays some men as good, and some bad, but all are physically and verbally rough with women. The women are only bothered by this when it is unwelcome attention from a man they don't love; they accept it, even welcome it, from boyfriends and husbands, who are otherwise perceived as weak. This film must be viewed in the context of the past when this was seen as normal male behavior, not abuse.Read full review
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i love old movies and this is a good one. Barbara Stanwyck plays a hard nosed female who thinks she needs to change her life, but then goes back to her old ways. its intriguing to see the way she plays it out. the cast including Robert Ryan are great. sound comes through well for such an old film. all in all, very enjoyable.
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Great Movie! Excellent Condition! Thank You!
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Very Good Movie
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Must see film noir.
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excelllent
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