Boxoffice Staff
Boxoffice Staff's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
The Mad Miss Manton (1938)
84%
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“Occasional veins of genuine humor and potentially fine cast are completely bogged down in a maze of overdrawn, overlong and trite situations.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Apr 22, 2024
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Queen of the Mob (1940)
56%
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“[Adheres] to routine as a gangster melodrama in every respect.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Apr 16, 2024
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Phantom of Chinatown (1940)
80%
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“The story is definitely above average -- a murder mystery, of course -- and brimming over with action and suspense.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Apr 25, 2023
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Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
89%
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“[A] deeply moving, tense and absorbing package... ” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Feb 7, 2023
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Back to Bataan (1945)
86%
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“Because emphasis is placed on incidents and episodes, the story is woefully lacking in narrative qualities and many of the other normal factors.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 31, 2023
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The Lady Eve (1941)
99%
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“Both as scenarist and megaphonist, Sturges again distinguishes himself by displaying a comprehensive understanding of the elements that go into the making of a potential hit. ” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Dec 29, 2022
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A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
90%
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“The cast... is virtually flawless with star Sidney Poitier sharing top acting honors with Claudia McNeil.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Aug 23, 2022
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Cleo From 5 to 7 (1961)
93%
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“Mile. Varda was responsible for direction, screenplay, adaptation and dialog, no small feat for anyone, and, in the main, she's admirably succeeded, indicating indeed that she's a talent to be watched with no little anticipation.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Feb 17, 2022
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His Girl Friday (1940)
99%
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“Grant and Miss Russell are swell. Ditto the script and the direction of Howard Hawks.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Oct 14, 2021
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The Women (1939)
94%
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“Superlatives are in order when describing the opulent production, brilliant dialogue, sterling acting and atmosphere of crisp sophistication.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
May 24, 2021
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Babes in Arms (1939)
90%
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“From infants to octogenarians and every age and class in between, theatregoers should applaud this diverting musical comedy, so loaded with top-grade light entertainment that is almost certain to launch a new cycle of extravaganzas.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Feb 12, 2021
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Sepia Cinderella (1947)
60%
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“The story is a hackneyed nightclub romance about an un-and-coming male singer, his devoted girl friend and his scheming patroness.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 27, 2021
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1940)
100%
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“Every tried and true gag situation since the days of Mack Sennett was incorporated into the script of this hilarious hodge-podge.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 27, 2021
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Miracle in Harlem (1948)
83%
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“Modest but frequently effective.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 26, 2021
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Tevye (1939)
92%
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“A moving canvas of Jewish life in the Russia of days gone by.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Dec 11, 2020
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Son of Ingagi (1940)
60%
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“There is entirely too much reliance on borrowed, familiar material.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Dec 2, 2020
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Mystery in Swing (1940)
- -
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“The cast, largely comprising night-club entertainers, delivers competently and there are a few welcome and well-done musical interludes.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Dec 2, 2020
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Isn't It Romantic? (1948)
13%
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“Action is lively, oldtime songs are well sung and the costumes and settings are above average.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Oct 29, 2020
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The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
87%
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“Plenty of excitement for the thriller fans.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Oct 14, 2020
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Stark Fear (1962)
- -
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“An impressive study of contemporary psychological behavior.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Mar 11, 2020
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Cry of Battle (1963)
- -
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“This is a skillfully handled story of the overnight transition of a sensitive, sheltered boy to manhood.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Mar 11, 2020
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Johnny Cool (1963)
50%
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“Henry Silva... makes a strong bid for stardom on his own with this rousing crime melodrama reminiscent of the gangster films which flourished in the 1930-40 period.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Mar 11, 2020
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Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963)
17%
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“A gay and amusing light comedy.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Mar 11, 2020
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The Conjugal Bed (1963)
- -
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“Miss Vlady is enchanting but scarcely outstanding.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Mar 11, 2020
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Little Mother (1938)
- -
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“A personal triumph for Molly Picon.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Mar 5, 2020
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