Word: riffian
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Renegades (Fox). Another Foreign Legion charade, this one is built around a fascinating spy (Myrna Loy) and four comrades of the Legion, one of whom has been delegated to provide comic relief. Amid camels, shouting, Riffian war, death, seduction, the honor of the Legion is upheld by heroes who bear a startling resemblance to the jobless men who can be found most afternoons in the reading rooms of actors' clubs. Warner Baxter, who has been successful in adventure cinemas because he is what is called a type, continues to be a type. Miss Loy's competence is wasted...