Here's another little Republic program-filler loaded with Art Deco goodness:
I always cringe while watching films with titles like this, bracing myself for sudden appearances of racist depictions but the only Oriental appearance is on a stamp. Whew!
A very lovely demonstration of decorous lounging on an Art Deco chair (bias-cut silk evening gown required):
Oh golly, I want those sconces!
Out of respect for Franklin Pangborn, who faints repeatedly throughout the picture, I didn't include the great one but you can
watch it here for yourself.
The Mandarin Mystery (1936)
directed by Ralph Staub
cinematography by Jack Marta
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