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1933

Corruption

A young mayor promises to cleanse a crime-ridden city, but quickly realizes that his victory was fueled by the same political corruption he vowed to fight. Caught between loyalty to his backers and his duty to justice, he must navigate dangerous alliances and moral dilemmas in this classic 1930s political crime drama, where romance, ambition, and integrity clash in the face of overwhelming corruption.

My take

A morality play that grips you with its gritty realism and timeless relevance. Watch a idealistic man spiral into compromise as the system he fights consumes him—a sobering meditation on power, integrity, and the cost of ambition.

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Cast

Evalyn KnappPreston FosterCharles Delaney

Director

Charles E. Roberts

If tonight is a Corruption night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.