Movies from 1934

'Neath the Arizona Skies (1934)

52 mins     Western      

Despite their obvious issues I kind of enjoy these old Lone Star Picture's from the 1930s, not just because they feature John Wayne but for fans of westerns they serve up a simple slice of western action and always under an h...

Blue Steel (1934)

54 mins     Western      

As a western "Blue Steel" or "Stolen Goods" as it is also known is nothing special, it is a very ordinary B-movie one of several which Robert N. Bradbury both wrote and directed and at just 54 minutes it's not long. But what ...

The Brand of Hate (1934)

63 mins     Western      

If I said George 'Gabby' Hayes to you I am pretty sure the first thoughts which would spring to mind is the wily, whiskered comedy sidekick to such actors as John Wayne and Roy Rogers. But Hayes played other roles and the mos...

Finishing School (1934)

73 mins     Drama, Romance      

Take a dose of "St. Trinian's" with girls who constantly find ways to bend the rules of their well to do finishing school and then combines with a romance across the social classes with Virginia falling for the working class ...

Frontier Days (1934)

61 mins     Western      

By the age of 15 Bill Cody Jr. had already appeared in 15 movies some of which were alongside his more famous father, yes Bill Cody the western star although not the one who was a legend of the west. Anyway "Frontier Days" wa...

The Gay Divorcee (1934)

107 mins     Comedy, Musical, Romance      

Coming at a time when "gay" still predominantly meant fun and happy "The Gay Divorcee" was the second movie to feature Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Adapted from a stage production which Fred Astaire also appeared in "The G...

It Happened One Night (1934)

105 mins     Comedy, Romance      

Over the years there have been many movies that deliver a romantic comedy about a forced antagonistic relationship which slowly melts into romance. But you need to go back to the 1930's and Frank Capra's "It Happened One Nigh...

The Lawless Frontier (1934)

59 mins     Western      

I am a fan of John Wayne movies and "The Lawless Frontier" is most definitely a western for fans of Wayne rather than for anyone else. I say this because "The Lawless Frontier" is another one of those movies which Wayne made ...

Lawless Valley (1934)

55 mins     Western      

I left the synopsis there for a reason which I will get to in a little while but let me tell you a little story. I have had "Lawless Valley" for quite a while and every time I thought about watching it I put it off because I ...

The Little Minister (1934)

110 mins     Drama, Romance      

Turn off your phones, silence the clocks and put a do not disturb sign on the door because you will want silence to watch "The Little Minister" the 1934 adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel. I say this partly because it is an ...

The Lucky Texan (1934)

53 mins     Western      

You would think that a movie which lasts just 53 minutes would fill it's time with one story, well you may think so but John Wayne's "The Lucky Texan" or "Gold Strike River" as it is also known has two. And as you would imagi...

The Man from Utah (1934)

55 mins     Western      

Okay so first things first and "The Man from Utah" has one of the most amusing openings going as we watch a young John Wayne riding into town, playing his guitar as he rides and singing. Nope it isn't John Wayne's voice you c...

Mystery Liner (1934)

62 mins     Adventure , Mystery      

The best thing about "Mystery Liner" is the fact that it has fallen into the public domain so if you are curious about watching this old movie you can do so free and legally online. But that in truth is about the only good th...

Of Human Bondage (1934)

83 mins     Drama, Romance      

One of the things often focused upon when discussing "Of Human Bondage", the 1934 adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's novel is Bette Davis. You will hear mention that after playing gangster's molls she campaigned for the role...

The Old Curiosity Shop (1934)

90 mins     Drama      

Movie review - The Old Curiosity Shop (1934) a black & white adaptation of Charles Dickens story, starring Elaine Benson as Nell, Ben Webster as Grandfather and Hay Petrie as Quilp...

Randy Rides Alone (1934)

53 mins     Western      

So if I told you that "Randy Rides Alone" was made at the start of the 1930's, lasts less than an hour and alongside John Wayne features Yakima Canutt and George 'Gabby' Hayes you might know what to expect. If not then "Randy...

Sing and Like It (1934)

72 mins     Comedy      

"Sing and Like It" is the sort of old movie that you have to be in the right frame of mind to watch, an almost forgiving mind because of one joke which is repeated again and again. That joke is Zasu Pitts singing, although it...

The Star Packer (1934)

55 mins     Western      

Times have changed and I would imagine if I had been a ten year old back in 1934 I would have been first in line at the picture house to watch "The Star Packer" also known as "He Wore a Star". It is everything I can imagine a...

The Trail Beyond (1934)

55 mins     Western      

I've now watched quite a few of these early John Wayne movies which were made by LoneStar productions as many of them have fallen in to the public domain and so can be watched online for free completely legally. And having wa...

West of the Divide (1934)

54 mins     Western      

"West of the Divide" is not a bad little western, in fact it is highly typical of those early westerns which John Wayne made for Lone Star Productions. In fact "West of the Divide" is so typical, with the same cast, look and ...