Dynamite Denny Explained

Dynamite Denny
Director:Frank R. Strayer
Producer:Ralph M. Like
Starring:Jay Wilsey
Blanche Mehaffey
William V. Mong
Cinematography:Jules Cronjager
Editing:Byron Robinson
Studio:Action Pictures
Distributor:Mayfair Pictures
Runtime:52 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Dynamite Denny is a 1932 American drama film directed by Frank R. Strayer from an original screenplay by W. Scott Darling. The film stars Jay Wilsey, Blanche Mehaffey, and William V. Mong. Produced by Action Pictures, it was distributed through Mayfair pictures, and was released on May 27, 1932.

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Reception

The Chico Enterprise gave the film a good review, stating that "fans...will get their money's worth of thrills..."[1] The Daily News also gave the picture a good review, saying, "For thrills, romance and laughter, don't fail to see "Dynamite Denny"...It has about everything in the way of action and thrills that could possible be crammed into one picture without making it cause nightmares for its audience.[2] The Film Daily gave the film a good review, leading with, "Railroad melodrama that packs a fair punch and a few old-time thrills. They singled out Blanche Mehaffey's performance, and also felt the direction was good, while only giving the cinematography an okay rating.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: At the National . . August 20, 1932 . 4 . Newspapers.com. May 6, 2023.
  2. News: Jackson Features "Dynamite Denny" . . August 26, 1932 . 15 . Newspapers.com. May 6, 2023.
  3. News: . "Dynamite Denny" . July 8, 1932 . 22 . May 6, 2023.