She finally gets the opportunity to put her past behind her by escaping to the “cool, green hills” of Mandalay. Compelled by her circumstances to work at the club, Tanya transforms herself into “Spot White,” the most popular, desired, and infamous hostess on the island. Yes, you will.Ī (relatively innocent) young Russian refugee, Tanya Borisoff (Francis), is abandoned by her lover (Ricardo Cortez) in a depraved nightclub in Rangoon, Burma. If you like pre-Code, and I know you do, you’re going to like this one. Incidentally, Mandalay not only stars Kay Francis, but also features two of my most-loved pre-Code actors as well – Ricardo Cortez and Lyle Talbot. Released near the end of the pre-Code era, Mandalay grabs your attention from the opening reel and, like a dog with a meaty bone, simply won’t let go. And surprisingly, despite the surfeit of excellent features from which to choose, it didn’t take me long to decide on my pick of the month: Mandalay (1934). On Tuesday, August 21st, Turner Classic Movies will air 24 hours of films featuring one of my favorite pre-Code actresses – Kay Francis.
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