Listen "3.44-Weary River with Jonathan Hammond"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Weary River. Director Jonathan Hammond returns to the podcast to discuss the film and we talk about possibly the most compassionate prison warden character in film history, a theme song that gets played way too much in one film, and whether or not the film works as a part silent and part talking film. You can watch Weary River on YouTube or purchase a copy for your collection and be sure to follow Jonathan on Instagram @jonohamm and keep an eye out for his latest film "Fireflies in the Dusk" at film festivals this summer. You can also listen to the previous interview with Jonathan on the podcast here.Other films mentioned in this episode include:"Fireflies in the Dusk" directed by Jonathan HammondThe Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank DarabontOur Dancing Daughters directed by Harry Beaumont (listen to the episode about that film)Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans directed by F. W. Murnau (listen to the episode about that film)The Jazz Singer directed by Alan Crosland (listen to the episode about that film)Singin' in the Rain directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley DonenThe Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont (listen to the episode about that film)The Room directed by Tommy WiseauDrag directed by Frank Lloyd (lost film)The Divine Lady directed by Frank LloydMutiny on the Bounty directed by Frank LloydCavalcade directed by Frank LloydThe Barker directed by George Fitzmaurice (lost film)Sunset Boulevard directed by Billy WilderNetwork directed by Sidney LumetBabylon directed by Damien ChazelleThe Patent Leather Kid directed by Alfred SantellThe Deer Hunter directed by Michael CiminoWizard of Oz directed by Victor FlemingShowgirls directed by Paul VerhoevenOther referenced topics:Hollywood Babylon: The Legendary Underground Classic of Hollywood's Darkest and Best Kept Secrets by Kenneth Anger"Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: 'Weary River'" by David InmanSupport the show
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