Just Around the Corner (1933)

Film Overview
"Just Around the Corner" is an American pre-Code comedy movie released in 1933 that was directed by Bert Glennon and produced by Alexander Schlesinger, set versus the backdrop of The Great Depression. The film starred Charles 'Chic' Sale, Claire Trevor, Dick Powell, and Margaret Lindsay mixing humor and love in a tale that mirrors the economic conditions of the period. It was loosely based on the Broadway play "It's a Wise Child", and tells the story of an impoverished group of renters trying to tackle their greedy property manager and living conditions along with fighting their everyday lives ruined by monetary restraints.

Plot Summary
The primary plot focuses on Pop, played by 'Chic' Sale, who operates a small-town gas station which has actually suffered severely due to the economic slowdown leading him to fall behind on his rent. Turner, the hard-hearted property owner played by Oscar Apfel, looks for to increase the rent, despite the monetary battle of his occupants during the Depression age.

To stave off eviction, Pop's charming daughter Jane, played by Claire Trevor, presumes the mantle to attempt and take on the rental scenario. She recommends the idea of a home swap-- a method where the tenants shift to various houses within the same region with no real physical motion. Jane's concept seems an innovative rip-off to outsmart Turner, and ensures that everyone in the community continues to live their lives unrestricted.

In the meantime, Jane falls in love with the lovely Bill, depicted by Dick Powell. The plot thickens when it is revealed that Bill is the son of the ruthless proprietor. The revelation sends ripples through the neighborhood and their relationship, causing a troubling tension, comedic instances, and eventually a wholesome conclusion.

Performances and Relevant Themes
The performances of 'Chic' Sale and Claire Trevor stick out, with Sale's characterization of Pop highlighting the tension in between the middle-aged man's good perceptiveness and the severe realities of life throughout the Depression. On the other hand, Trevor's representation of Jane effortlessly encapsulates the spirit of optimism, resilience, and cleverness, required to survive throughout difficult times.

"Just Around the Corner" brings to life the struggle of a community in the heart of The Depression. Their battle versus an unfair property manager for simple survival resonates with the socioeconomic problems of the 1930s.

Conclusion and Reception
As an artifact of the pre-Code era, "Just Around the Corner" is a sharp, amusing movie that paints a brilliant image of Great Depression-era America. Its humor, love, and social commentary combine to form a genuine representation of life during a tough time in American history.

At the time of its release, the movie got blended reviews, with some praising the comedic elements and performances, while others criticized the plot's light handling of major economic concerns. Regardless of combined important reception, "Just Around the Corner" holds historical significance by showcasing a creative and amusing survival story during the grind of The Great Depression.

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