1929 WHODUNIT? William Powell, Jean Arthur stars in The Canary Murder Case

[@kenneth7826]

William Powell was one of the all time greats....enough said....

[@holydiver73]

William Powell, Jean Arthur AND Louise Brookes, talk about being spoiled by a single KZbin post. Thanks for the upload.

[@juliakay6204]

Jean Arthur was such an amazing and enigmatic actress. In an era where actresses needed to be young, her abilities and youthful looks allowed her to play the heroine well into her 40s. She was so mysterious. I’ll never pass up a movie with her in it. Thanks for posting.

[@optorch131]

Thank you for taking the time to put this film on youtube. I love the classics and I thoroughly enjoy William Powell movies. Thank you, again.

[@kellyplumb3100]

Always happy to see William Powell ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@jbsmokin571]

Great movie!! William Powell is always top notch!! Love the "hiss" of these old movies. Thanks for giving those of us who love real acting a chance to see them! Almost like going to see a play!!

[@rjmcallister1888]

Jean Arthur was new, and Louise Brooks was featured in one of her few films that has survived over the years. Tragedy was soon to find her and essentially end her career in the US; at least as a major star. And Ned Sparks, deadpan as always.

[@laurabrowning7973]

Thank you so much for this movie! I am a big William Powell fan and had not seen this one before. He always appeared to be so at ease and natural in front of the camera that it made whatever character he played credible. I have been subscribing to TCM but this last year or so have become increasingly disenchanted with the movies they present as being 'classic'. It seems to me that in their efforts to attract a younger viewing demographic, they have swung the pendulum too far, thereby alienating some of their viewing audience - me included - and have diluted and cheapened, if you will, the meaning of the term 'classic movie'. I am very appreciative of your selection and knowledge of the classics and look forward to watching more of what you have to offer! Thank you again and take care!!

[@johnthorpe8341]

Louise brooks made quite a stir in the twenties n thirties She could have been a big star - This is the start of william powells rise to fame he made some excellent movies but i will always remember him for his earlier movies thank you for the upload of this piece of nostalgic rememberance an era now long gone now time moves n waits for none

[@rosycandyhaven]

This is the first film I’ve seen Louise Brooks in. I have only ever seen her photographs. It’s funny seeing her talk.

[@cocoaorange1]

I have seen a few of her silent films.

[@christineo4379]

William Powell is one of the Classic Great performers of his time along with the Barrymores. I'll watch any movie he's in. Thank you so much for posting these most underrated movies of this century.

[@one4allfour1]

I'm so very glad you appreciate these films, too! I know they are a bit rough, but I'd rather keep them alive for people to experience, regardless of their visual/audio imperfections. Like you I truly love William Powell's acting ability/gift. And John Barrymore thoroughly amazes me with his acting scope. I always believe he's the character he's playing! If you haven't seen him in "Topaz" with Myrna Loy, here's my link to it (I love this movie and had to add it to my Playlists :D ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6e2Yq2AZcqliqM

[@christineo4379]

I have watched Topaze and it was brilliant along with the always unforgettable and loveable character, Myrna Loy.

[@johngalvin6010]

What a great movie. The old guy was such a kind, considerate gentleman, who shared the wealth whatever his situation. We could all learn from this.

[@lindabrown7374]

Thanks for the upload. I too am a huge William Powell fan. Can't count how many times I've watched The Thin Man series.

[@Ourladyrules]

a fine old film🎥🥂 thanks for sharing.

[@dew2912]

We really enjoy these early b&w films. William Powell is a perennial favorite but we give ourselves extra points for spoting one of these four character actors in a movie. Morris Ankrum Ian Wolfe Henry Daniell & Gustav Von Seyffertitz!

[@deborahrigby5428]

That was my first time watching this classically superb film🧐I would see the title but would pass it up! It had some unexpected twists that you don’t normally see in a whodunit film❤ Thank you for piquing my interest in this gem💎

[@shelleynobleart]

So great. What an utterly naturalistic actor even in an early cinema age of awkward former silent stars.

[@one4allfour1]

You're so right! William Powell was very natural. I really do think some actors, through the years, are so gifted (exceptionally, uniquely) they are able to pull us in to the story with them. Thanks for your insight! Please feel free to enjoy any and all the Classics in my Playlists. I'm always adding more :))

[@TisforTruth]

Though I enjoy old movies, with their classy manners and superb acting, I am glad that some things have changed since then. The way they portrayed the concierge (stuttering and incompetant) and how the other people treated him ("boy") was during a time of prejudice and ignorance. Hopefully these attitudes are something that future generations will only learn about in dusty old history books.

[@amybugg001]

Keep checking out other places but baby, I'm faithful and keep coming back to you !!! Love the long list but Wm. Powell is always tops for me !! Thank you from Quebec 🇨🇦 for being here when I need to sit back and put my feet up on a cold wintery feeling evening !! **edit Oops forgot to mention Eugene Pallette's voice !! Love him !!

[@one4allfour1]

Aww 🥰I needed your good words. So glad to know you keep coming back🇨🇦! Enjoy 😊

[@steve-175]

Love the old B & W movies and the Old Time Radio Programs. Would love for actors to start up the old radio programs again with today's technology. It wouldn't cost much and be easy for them to do at their homes.

[@one4allfour1]

I’m wondering if, maybe, you might search through podcasts to see if there might be OTR-like programs out there…? The only thing is, the content (family safe, etc.) might be a bit hard to find 😕 If you do find something worthwhile, please let us know!👍🏼

[@michelleh7587]

Love him...he's absolutely brilliant! 😊

[@conniejaroch]

Love William Powell! I have Always loved the old B and W movies since I was a kid...lol and a lot of shows were still in B&W ! We got our first color tv in 69 or 70. So I got to know him first in the Thin man movie's. Then in "My man Godfrey and another where he again played a Butler to a statesman of some sort. A couple yrs ago I saw the Kennel club murder which were there two(?) a remake of it for the thin man series? Such a good plot, well written and played. But today I saw for the first time the Canary Murder , with him as Philo Vance. Again , the best plot! You have to pay attention, ( but still would NEVER guess the four W's of it ) and only William Powell's portrayal of this character who is witty and smart and charming is going to figure this out. Its who he is in all his movies and why I can't get enough of his movies. I can watch them over and over again. It's also who I was first looking for ,( his movies) when I first found and started following and watching these movies. And couldn't find but two of his movies at first and that's been close to a year now. So, THANK You very much for spotlighting and bringing his movies to us. This one was so good and I will be watching it again, over and over.

[@johnd3523]

thanks, this is a good one and one not included on my DVD box set of philo vance i got through WB archives a number of yrs ago.so it is appreciated. after buying the set from WB , i discovered a bunch of public domain videos that were great and were on the dvd set too. I found these uploads to be equal in picture quality to those on the dvd sets too, as a rule.

[@jeffduce55]

I miss those old movies . Thanks for the upoad :)

[@one4allfour1]

You’re very welcome, DNN. I’m glad you appreciate them, too :)

[@ginnamin]

I love old films like these ! William Powell is one of my favorites. The only issue for me is how they portrayed people of colour back in those days. I know it was a different World ; but find myself uncomfortable and angry that this was the norm.

[@N8570E]

Extremely poor visual quality. But then, it is nearly 100 years old. I hope I have some good qualities if I make it that far. What ever the quality or lack thereof, thank you for providing it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for your efforts. May you and yours stay well and prosper.

[@hamburgareable]

Enjoyed it as well. Powell is great in this film. Theres both a certain masculinity and also lots of naturalness that he brings to Philo Vance which is amazing. Thank u for the upload.

[@mikenolan8157]

LOVE WILLIAM POWELL MOVIES

[@alexdavies7394]

This is a bit amateurish in its production, although being an early talkie should be taken into consideration. William Powell is very good in the lead!

[@amandalitster7713]

Great movie! 🎥 👏 👍 ☆☆☆☆☆

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

WOW, I did not know Jean Arthur's career dated back to the 20's!

[@KillerBebe]

Wonderful movie

[@josephfinnegan9654]

Thanks for another quality movie upload from the very early years of talking pictures. I do believe that The year 1929 was only the second year of sound talkies movie films! By the way any chance of uploading the Vintage Ellery Queen, Nick Carter, and Crime Doctor film series in the comming weeks of 2018? A slightly belatedly Happy New Year to you all Joseph Finnegan County Sligo Eire. January 10-2018.

[@one4allfour1]

Joseph, hi! I'm sorry my response to your comment is belated. Thank you so much for watching the movies I'm uploading and spotlighting. I want you to know I'd love to upload more Detective/Crime Classics for you! I'm happy you requested them :D Happy New Year to you, Joseph! Thanks for being out there :))

[@frankrusselldesign7563]

Louise Brooks!! Get out of it! I am all in a flap. Dick Powell and Jean Arthur as well.

[@greyedgerton2890]

I adore William Powell. Odd thing I'm sure, but I don't think that I've seen one-single episode of the Thin Man series. Apparently I'm missing a lot.

[@amycross5341]

Not sure if you’ll see this but do watch the Thin Man series. If you like William Powell, it is an absolute must! And Myrna Loy is lovely and witty too. Cheers!

[@jbsmokin571]

The Thin Man mysteries are among my absolute favourites! Hope you have had a chance to see them. Myrna Loy was one classy actor. Few cinimatic couples have achieved the natural "chemestry" which Powell and Loy realized.

[@ludditeneaderthal]

"listen baby... don't bother changing the box on this door, the lock I can't pick is still in yale!" they just don't write gangster lingo like that anymore, lol. pre paramount philo! if powell was much younger, he'd have to wear a buster brown suit... you've got a new subscriber, it's impossible to get too many vintage talkies of the quality you load. if you wish to see it like they did at the theater, watch it from one4allfour1!

[@one4allfour1]

"he'd have to wear a buster brown suit" ;D haha, that was awesome! (Btw, I actually wore Buster Brown shoes when I was little! I remember my Grammy and Mom talking about how well they were made but how expensive they were! Their advertizing jingle is still in my head!) And thanks for your appreciation. I love that you're subscribing to my Channel--Welcome! More great Classic Movies to come :))

[@ludditeneaderthal]

BB shoes were one of the chains that used really dirty xrays to check fit way back when. they were really high end, but i remember the shops all over NYC as a kid. other chains, and indies stocked them everywhere too. the jingle!!! argh, omg, it's playing in my head now!! "buster brown and his little dog tige..." lololol

[@one4allfour1]

Yes! They were all over Detroit, as well. My Great-Aunt worked for Downtown Hudson's in the Furs Department--what a store!! They loved the BB brand :)) I sure hope their jingle in your mind has quietly gone back into The Past... (I apologize for reviving it! I must say though, it's been awfully nice to talk with you about Memories--thank you :D )

[@ludditeneaderthal]

mutual memories are kinda rare these days, between cultural differences, fog and fade, and revisionism, lol. one of the achilles heels of the modern age, i guess. thanks for sharing as well, and yes, the "jingle pollution" faded, it usually only takes mention to usher such back to "the stacks", lol

[@kmterpin]

Had only seen Louise Brooks in silents, so was shocked to hear her with such a crass voice in this silent-turned-talkie! But was relieved to read that the awful voice was dubbed because Louise refused to finish cooperating. Too bad Jean Arthur didn't have much to do here, but William Powell is already, this early in talkies, his usual suave self.

[@Lookinuptojesus]

I found a movie that I saw awhile back that I would like to know the name of. I hope you may have someway to find it. All I remember is, a man is sitting on a park bench in I think its central park and it's snowy and close to Christmas time. He is out of work and broke, and a park worker comes along and gives him food and a shelter in the tool shed of the park. Then a lady who is also broke is sitting on the bench and he tells her about the place he's staying and the nice man who helped him, and reluctantly she oes with him. And they share the situation decently, and there's some kind of miracle, like an angel in the form of a man who helps them. Very sweet movie, but I wish I had written the title down. Any help would be appreciated!

[@one4allfour1]

Hi Bonnie :). The movie you are wondering about is called, “One More Spring”, staring Warner Baxter and Janet Gaynor. This film took me by surprise when I saw it. It is one of my most favorite Classics because of the Hope it offers. I also love the bits of comedy throughout the story. It really is a gem :)

[@Lookinuptojesus]

@@one4allfour1 you are kidding me! I'm amazed by my raggedy description of it you know that movie! Thank you so much,you blessed my heart! People nowadays are culturally starved for true values, and many of them don't know Christ or the Bible, which is the foundation of our values. But sometimes, there's a little gem of a movie that reminds us of our humanity and how each person deserves another chance. Another movie I just found recently, is A Christmas wish, colorized version of Rupert the squirrel movie, so sweet, so full of heart! So much of the movies had low values but some people tried to use the media for good, and that's the movies I remember from childhood. Bless your heart, and I'm wiping a tiny tear now!

[@one4allfour1]

@@Lookinuptojesus 💕

[@RoyOldenkamp]

Seems like Louise Brooks' voice is dubbed, since we don't see her speaking, guess her real voice didn't play well in talkies. Oh, and the desk clerk stutters his way in Blonde Venus, too with Dietrich.

[@653j521]

Roy Oldenkamp There is a documentary about her on youtube and there was nothing wrong with her voice. Movies bored her so she quit.

[@djs9415]

Thank you so much for your uploads. I do enjoy these movies though ogden Nash wasn't too great a fan of his writing Philo Vance/needs a kick in the pance... Oh yeah?Sez who. Not when he is Bill Powell!

[@one4allfour1]

Haha ;D

[@DouglasKYoung]

A movie overdue for restoration, if for the actors alone. The script and storyline were fine for broad strokes, but many details were incongruous, broke continuity, or were naive of simple basics of law. A mystery screenwriter could learn alot from this, such as casting can make a dog of a script inconsequential.

[@sandy3482]

That's my girl Louise, but that is not her voice, She was black balled from Hollywood when she refused to return from Europe to dub in the dialog and add scenes after the movie was converted to a talkie. That is why you see the back of her head. which is a stand in, when she is speaking. Tragically it ended her career as an actress. It was widely believe Paramount turned a good movie into a poor one

[@one4allfour1]

I’m so sorry for the delay in responding to your comment. Thank you for taking the time to share with us all the interesting movie and famous actress details, Sandy! You’re a wealth of knowledge-thanks again, and please make yourself “to home” on my channel😊

[@aavvcc]

It’s a shame they ended up dubbing Louise Brooks’ voice here. The editing in her scenes is very choppy, too.

[@vitameatavegamin4236]

Are all of Louise Brooks lines dubbed by another Actress?

[@cocoaorange1]

Did he utter a curse word while sitting in the opera box?

[@one4allfour1]

😮🫢

[@DevilDogDen1775]

I was born in the wrong year ( 1960 ). I wish that I was born in the early 1920's....

[@davidarcudi230]

Like cotton candy

[@BOG-BOGINJA]

Tnx

[@aspenrebel]

That is bad, cant take anymore. At 7:44 into movie.

[@ferulebezel]

I don't know if it is a shitty print or that's the best they could do in 1929, but the horrible exposure and noisy audio mane it unwatchable.

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

👀 👃🏼 🫦

[@DavidRice111]

Love Powell naturally, but the writers stink!