This film is a little confusing and not very interesting. It's also unbelievable. Robert Young (Hank) drifts into town and picks up jobs as easy as anything I've ever seen and that includes gang member, undercover agent, chauffeur, vegetable factory worker, lawyer. You name it. How totally dumb.
Unfortunately, none of the characters inspire. Joseph Calleia (Joe Emarald) is ok as the lead bad guy but it doesn't say much when Nat Pendleton (Steamer Krupp) who plays a buffoon of a boxer is the most likable cast member. Again, it's not a good sign when the most enjoyable part of the film is spotting Anthony Quinn in a few scenes at the film's climax.
I've read a few of the reviews previously submitted and they have pointed out the next most memorable part of the film and that is the homo-erotic decorations on the walls of Calleia's hotel suite that leads to the steam room. Maybe there is some truth to the idea that these represent his sexuality as he certainly did not seem interested in girls at any point in the movie. Quite the opposite.
It's clearly a B-movie that comes across as hurried and the acting isn't particularly good.
Unfortunately, none of the characters inspire. Joseph Calleia (Joe Emarald) is ok as the lead bad guy but it doesn't say much when Nat Pendleton (Steamer Krupp) who plays a buffoon of a boxer is the most likable cast member. Again, it's not a good sign when the most enjoyable part of the film is spotting Anthony Quinn in a few scenes at the film's climax.
I've read a few of the reviews previously submitted and they have pointed out the next most memorable part of the film and that is the homo-erotic decorations on the walls of Calleia's hotel suite that leads to the steam room. Maybe there is some truth to the idea that these represent his sexuality as he certainly did not seem interested in girls at any point in the movie. Quite the opposite.
It's clearly a B-movie that comes across as hurried and the acting isn't particularly good.