
Wonder Bar
Warner Bros.' Wonder Show of the Century!
Directed by Lloyd Bacon
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A pre-Code nightclub melodrama where romantic entanglement and jealousy culminate in murder, wrapped in musical numbers and theatrical spectacle.
Harry and Inez are a dance team at the Wonder Bar. Inez loves Harry, but he is in love with Liane, the wife of a wealthy business man. Al Wonder and the conductor/singer Tommy are in love with Inez. When Inez finds out that Harry wants to leave Paris and is going to the USA with Liane, she kills him.
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Does Wonder Bar end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Wonder Bar sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Wonder Bar scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Wonder Bar violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Wonder Bar easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Wonder Bar
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Wonder Bar
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Wonder Bar, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Wonder Bar, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Wonder Bar, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































