Monday, September 11, 2023

Paper Moon (1973)

 A small time conman (Ryan O'Neal) and an orphan girl (his real life daughter Tatum O'Neal) hawk Bible's and perpetrat scams across depression era Kansas. Charming, black & white film by Peter Bogdonovich. A critical (93% on Rottin Tomatoes) and box office ($30.9 million off $2.5 million) success. Only 10 when she accepted her best supporting actress award (legitimately earned), Tatum O'Neal remains the youngest winner of a competitive Oscar. Also featuring Madeline Kahn and John Hillerman. ***

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