Review of Mandalay

Mandalay (1934)
6/10
Classic Film
15 October 2008
In 1934 apparently Kay Francis, (Tanya Borodoff/Spot White) was the heart throb of all red blooded men, however, I cannot agree about her looks, but she could act. Tanya is in love with Tony Evans, (Ricardo Cortez) and she works in a café owned by Nick, (Warner Oland) who tells Tony to get a boat and try to secure guns for the black market. Tanya is dumped by Tony and she is heart broken and eventually becomes a high class call girl. Tanya finally gets a chance to get away and travel to Mandalay and meets up with a Dr. Gregory Burton, (Lyle Talbot) who is a drunk and Tanya tries to break him of his bad habit and they fall in love with each other. The story takes many twists and turns and is a very entertaining film. I must mention the fact that Warner Oland played the role as Charlie Chan during the early 1930's and 1940's. Gem of a film to view and enjoy.
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