4.39-Whoopee! with Dan Pal

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Whoopee! I'm joined by Dan Pal who writes the PalCinema, Television, & Music newsletter, and we talk about how the film feels more like a collection of skits rather than it's ultimate form, some very problematic racial portrayals, and the legacy of some of the music that came out of this film and the preceding stage production. You can watch Whoopee! on YouTube for free and be sure to check out Dan's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:Soup to Nuts directed by Benjamin StoloffThe King of Jazz directed by John Murray AndersonThe Hollywood Revue of 1929 directed by Charles F. ReisnerFlying Down to Rio directed by Thornton FreelandThe Wizard of Oz directed by Victor FlemingKid Boots directed by Frank TuttleThe Jazz Singer directed by Alan CroslandThe Fabulous Baker Boys directed by Steve KlovesAll Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis MilestonePeter Pan directed by Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske and Clyde GeronimiEveryone Says I Love You directed by Woody AllenOther referenced topics:The Beverly Hillbillies (series)Film Daily reviewVariety reviewDanny Reid on pre-code.com"Makin' Whoopee" scene from The Fabulous Baker BoysSupport the show