The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Notorious crooks "Hairpin" Annie and Sea Bass steal a suitcase on the train and discover that it is filled with scenarios. Its owner, Egbert Winslow, agrees to write a screenplay about the underworld with Sea Bass's help. Sea Bass, seeing a chance to expose a pal who has double-crossed him, describes "High-Shine" Joe and some of his underworld activities. Joe sees the film in a South American theater and recognizes himself. He goes to the motion picture studio determined to kill Egbert Winslow, but bank president Peyton, who has been robbed by Joe, appears simultaneously with the police and saves Winslow.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfred SantellDirector
- Rex TaylorScreenplay
Cast
- Ruth Stonehouse'Hairpin' Annie
- Hank MannBen
- Ben HewlettKeith Forbes
- Mabel Van BurenMrs. Gallant
- Fred KelseyDecker
- Harry FenwickPeyton
- Chester BishopBangs (a movie director)
- Max AsherWellabach (a movie producer) (as Max Ascher)
- Walter McGrailSea Bass
- Marie AstaireBarbara
- Theodore von Eltz'Eggs' (Egbert Winslow)
- Ben Deeley'High-Shine' Joe