Her Man (1930)

Set in Havana, it tells of a prostitute's tense relationship with her pimp, and her love for a sailor.

This is a satisfying film as a whole, with several memorable sequences. A murder committed by the pimp in which we only see the dead body after a series of events is especially brilliant. The technical accomplishments of the camerawork are worthy of note, especially for a film this old and with an apparently minuscule budget. I remember a long traveling shot following a woman through crowded streets; also a waiter carrying a tray through a crowded barroom (it follows the tray from above). Its pre-code frankness is a valuable asset. I should see it again for a better understanding of the dialogue, though.
(Dale Thomajan's 3rd entry on his top nine list for 1930.)
Rating: 65