Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Thunderbolt. I'm joined by Jake Myshrall from the FilmRunner newsletter and we talk about the innovative ways von Sternberg used sound even in this early sound film, the prevalence of gallows humor throughout the second half of the film, and how various actors are adjusting to the use of sound in film.
Von Sternberg! Will listen today. Underworld (among his other silent films and collaborations with Marlene Dietrich) is one of my all time favorite films. I’ve never seen Thunderbolt
Von Sternberg! Will listen today. Underworld (among his other silent films and collaborations with Marlene Dietrich) is one of my all time favorite films. I’ve never seen Thunderbolt
Definitely recommend checking out out if you like Underworld. I think I actually prefer this one over the silent Underworld though they are both good.