Marie Galante is an interesting relic, and can be watched purely as an example of what was acceptable to audiences in 1934 (Stepin Fetchit, an Asian played by a Caucasian, etc.), the most interesting being the witlessness of Marie Galante.
Poor Marie. Despite being dragged off to sea and held prisoner, she never seems to develop much of a sense of caution towards strangers. One can only conclude that she is not very bright; there is little in the movie to make one think otherwise.
Had Marie had some sense, the story would have been more engaging, instead of watching other people maneuvering around her with craft and purpose, Marie oblivious and eternally innocent. Marie could have had a growing sense of dread as events closed in about her, but no, she's chirps all along and doesn't stay serious for more than a few moments.
Stepin Fetchit must be sense to be believed.
Poor Marie. Despite being dragged off to sea and held prisoner, she never seems to develop much of a sense of caution towards strangers. One can only conclude that she is not very bright; there is little in the movie to make one think otherwise.
Had Marie had some sense, the story would have been more engaging, instead of watching other people maneuvering around her with craft and purpose, Marie oblivious and eternally innocent. Marie could have had a growing sense of dread as events closed in about her, but no, she's chirps all along and doesn't stay serious for more than a few moments.
Stepin Fetchit must be sense to be believed.