Top cast:Bebe Daniels,Hobart Bosworth,Eugenie Besserer
Director:Mary Harron
Genre:Western
Region:Hungary
Year:2013
Storyline:The campy and decadent (trashy) film came about as an adaptation of Richard O'Brien's British stage-show musical in 1973 (that premiered in London’s Chelsea district).The viewer shares Gittes' own blind perceptions and circuitous search for the truth.]While sitting down to some iced tea, Gittes confronts Mrs.Mulwray (dressed in riding gear) who is sweaty and flushed after riding bareback.He is determined to convince her that he had nothing o do with the publication of the incriminating photos or stories ("I'm just trying to make a living").Refusing to give up entirely, Bilbo remained behind and reconsidered the directions on Thorin's map, repeating: "The last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the key-hole.]Introduction of Various Other Stock Characters:The first of many inter-titles introduced each additional character by listing a description of he character and the actor's real name (as if it were the character's name).TheCalifornia Child Actor's Bill, better known as theCoogan Law,was enacted in 1939.The child labor reform act took place after 24 year-old Jackie Coogan sued his parents (mother and stepfather) in 1938 for mismanaging and exploiting his career and spending his acquired fortune as a young star (estimated o be approximately $4 million).