[MuttTheHoople]

I disagree. The movie seemed to espouse some sorta sappy New Deal liberalism that was fashionable in 1930's and 1940's movies....not only that, but 90% of the movie is depressing.

Not surprised that the movie wasn't popular in the Box Office when it first came out.

[djf]

I disagree with you.

The people helped by Baily Savings and Loan were just ordinary working folks.

Taxi drivers. House cleaners. Whatever.

Just people with jobs and growing families trying to get a piece of dirt with a house on it that had a couple bedrooms, running water, and a fireplace.

There is ZERO socialism or liberalism about that.

[P-Marlowe]

I disagree. The movie seemed to espouse some sorta sappy New Deal liberalism that was fashionable in 1930's and 1940's movies....not only that, but 90% of the movie is depressing.

There is nothing in the movie about government handouts or people getting something for nothing. If you recognize that Potter represents a crony capitalist banker who owns the local politicians the movie is the perfect Tea Party movie.