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Walther Huston is caught in Frank Capra’s “American Madness”

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 16, 2024

Walther Huston is caught in Frank Capra’s “American Madness” American Madness (1932) is a pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Walter Huston. Other members of the cast include Pat O’Brien, Kay Johnson, and Constance Cummings. Tom Dickson (Huston) is read more

American Madness (1932) and The Capra-Riskin Connection

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 25, 2021

The entire premise is set around National Bank in New York City during The Depression. If it’s not enough explanation already, at least we have some hint of where we might be headed. American Madness is an obvious relic of the saucier years of Capra and Riskin before the production codes set read more

American Madness (1932)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 14, 2014

Transitioning from Shirley Temple to Frank Capra makes sense as both presented highly optimistic views of America. Where Temple was the dimpled angel families could only dream of birthing during the harsh brutality of the Depression and WWII, Frank Capra was created populist tales of American persev read more

The Polly Walters Film Festival: "Young Bride" and "American Madness"

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Feb 1, 2013

Polly Walters and Joan Blondell in "Bleaches" Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s movies, Polly Walters (1913-1994) was certainly one of them. Although she appeared in small roles in only a handful of movies between 1931-32, Walters made an impression with her blonde hair, deadp read more

The Polly Walters Film Festival: "Young Bride" and "American Madness"

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Feb 1, 2013

Polly Walters and Joan Blondell in "Bleaches" Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s movies, Polly Walters (1913-1994) was certainly one of them. Although she appeared in small roles in only a handful of movies between 1931-32, Walters made an impression with her blonde hair, deadp read more