Ready for a mind-bending journey into Hollywood's forgotten gems? Before Citizen Kane revolutionized cinema, there was The Power and the Glory - a pre-Code masterpiece that dared to shatter every storytelling rule in the book. Join us as we dive into Preston Sturges's ingenious screenplay that follows a railroad tycoon's rollercoaster life through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Think Succession meets Rashomon, but in 1933! This groundbreaking film didn't just push boundaries - it obliterated them, paving the way for decades of nonlinear storytelling. Trust us, you won't believe this came out of early Hollywood.
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- https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/692537
- https://www.criticker.com/film/the-power-and-the-glory-1933
- https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/ucla-film-television-archive/power-and-glory-1933
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