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Danny Reid is a librarian who has been writing about pre-Code Hollywood for over a decade at pre-Code.com. His published writing includes Murder on Celluloid: A Companion to the Hildegarde Withers Film Series and acting as editor for the essay collection Thoughts on the Thin Man. Danny has introduced pre-Code film screenings around the world and appeared on podcasts to discuss the era. He currently lives in Germany with his wife, two kids, and three very silly dogs. ...more

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	Thoughts on The Thin Man: Essays on the Delightful Detective Work of Nick and Nora Charles 3.84 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pre-Code Companion, Issue #3: The Divorcee, Night Nurse, & A Free Soul by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Karen Burroughs Hannsberry, Angela Petteys 4.07 avg rating — 15 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pre-Code Companion, Issue #5: Heroes for Sale, Wild Boys of the Road, & They Call It Sin by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Cliff Aliperti (Goodreads Author), Le Magalhães 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pre-Code Companion, Issue #4: Midnight Mary, The Purchase Price, & Frisco Jenny by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Kim Luperi (Goodreads Author), Molly Bugamelli 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder on Celluloid: A Companion to the Hildegarde Withers Film Series 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pre-Code Companion, Issue #6: Jewel Robbery, Lawyer Man, & Man Wanted by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Kim Luperi (Goodreads Author), Molly Bugamelli really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Films on the Move (Classic Movie Blog Association Presents Book 2) by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Karen Burroughs Hannsberry, Amanda Garrett it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Illicit Love on Sinister Staircases: Two Friends Discuss the Films of Billy Wilder by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Ryan Rinchiuso it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Hollywood on Hollywood: Essays on Ten Films About Tinseltown (Classic Movie Blog Association Presents Book 4) by Danny Reid (Goodreads Author), Annette Bochenek, Danilo Castro 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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