The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Key crew
- George ShermanDirector
- Anthony ColdewayScreenplay
- Albert BeichScreenplay
Cast
- Don 'Red' BarryJohnny April
- Henry HullSam Winston
- Dale EvansGloria Winston
- Chick ChandlerShoelace
- Matt McHughThe Worrier
- Nana BryantMrs. Winston
- Walter CatlettRamsey Fensel
- Edward GarganDonovan
- Chester CluteGwylim
- Peter LawfordJerry Winston
- Georges MetaxaDr. Kenton
- Dorothy BurgessToodles
Stills
Themes
gangsterkilling