Teacher. Whore. Assassin. Each is a role. Each played to perfection.
1935 wasn't all his fault
these women should be behind bars... but they're not...
HOLLYWOOD'S BOLDEST ROMANCE...hurled to the screen in scenes of electric excitement and pounding thrills! (original poster)
He was so dangerous-but so very charming. He stole jewels-and the heart of a lovely lady. But he was forced to turn sleuth when the whole town was thrown into a panic by a murderer, who left no clews. He was a rare combination of Sherlock Holmes and gentleman crook-and what a lover. (Print Ad-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, ((Pittsburgh Penna.)) 2 May 1934)
HE'S ON THE SIDE OF LAW, ORDER...AND LOVE! (original print ad-all caps)
But it doesn't make any difference with the girl who'll go from race-track tickets to pawn-shop tickets to be with the man she loves!
It's the most powerful human story since Talkies began! (Print Ad- Rochester Journal, ((Rochester, NY)) 8 September 1930)