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Frankie Darro's personality and style of acting

posted 15 years ago by JeePee
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after watching this movie I got the impression he could have become the "Michael J. Fox" of the 30's, but unfortunately for him and the viewers it just did not happen.

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[–] johnlsullivan 14 years ago

Mickey Rooney was also perennially young and short, and he was the biggest star in Hollywood in the late thirties/early forties. It's a shame because Darro at his best was every bit as talented and charismatic as Rooney was.

[–] turtletommy 14 years ago

I agree that Darro seemed to have that "it" factor. I suppose the story could be remade but it wouldn't have the same feel any way you figure it- a story about the Depression filmed right during it. This has an almost documentary feel and is a moment memorably captured in time.

[–] mortycausa 13 years ago

Short, but very big stars: James Cagney, Edw. G. Robinson, George Raft, Mickey Rooney, later H. Bogart.

[–] turtletommy 13 years ago

More short-stature stars: Alan Ladd, Frank Sinatra, Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman...

[–] toshguy 12 years ago

Robert Taylor also comes to mind.

I'm here, Mr. Man, I cannot tell no lie and I'll be right here till the day I die

[–] turtletommy 12 years ago

Huh? If you're referring to the 1940s/1950s star, Robert Taylor is listed at 5'11 1/2 to 6'- not exactly a short-statured person.

[–] netshopper-2 14 years ago

Plus he did his own tumbling stunt at the end. He certainly was compelling in this role.