1930
Along Came Youth (1930) Review, with Charles ‘Buddy’ Rogers, Stuart Erwin, and Frances Dee
Charles “Buddy” Rogers and Frances Dee star in Youth Came Along. And it certainly did.
TCM Schedules
Pre-Code Movies on TCM in January 2026
I have an exciting announcement! In just a few days, it will be January 2026, which means the films of 1930 will be in the public domain in the United States. There are some exceptions (due to the goofy way American copyright laws work), but for the most part the Read more…
All Reviews
Pre-Code Movies on TCM in December 2025
Well, I’m back! Back in my house, at least, in gorgeous, cold Germany. And this year my furnace actually works, which is a splendid change of pace from the prior two years. What does this mean for you? Nothing, except that I can actually feel my fingers as they type. Read more…
TCM Schedules
Pre-Code Movies on TCM and Criterion Channel in November 2025
Pre-Code Essentials is available to buy! Also, lots of great pre-Codes to seek out this fall.
Film Festivals and Screenings
The Pre-Code Essentials Book Tour
Kim and I hit the road with film screenings and book signings galore in November!
TCM Schedules
Pre-Code Films on TCM in October 2025
Hey, my book is out this month! Buy my book! Also, there are always movies to watch. It’s a good thing.
TCM Schedules
Pre-Codes on TCM in September 2025 PLUS Upcoming Screenings!
I was driving down the road this past week and saw leaves accumulating on the ground. “No!” I yelled. “It is AUGUST. Not yet!“ The leaves didn’t listen, and it is now September. I don’t have a leg to stand on. Speaking of the grinding maw of time, my book, Read more…
TCM Schedules
Pre-Code Movies on TCM in August 2025
It’s August, so we have CLARK GABLE! GLENDA FARRELL! JIMMY CAGNEY! Uh, JAMES GLEASON! We’re all excited about James Gleason, right?
TCM Schedules
Pre-Code Movies on TCM in July 2025
A day late and a dollop short, here are the pre-Codes you can catch on TCM this month.
TCM Schedules
Pre-Code Movies on TCM in June 2025
It’s apparently June and there is a ton of pre-Code goodness showing on TCM this month.