I really enjoyed watching "Millionaires in Prison", though I will also be quick to admit that the story has many ridiculous story elements. Still, it IS enjoyable and a lot of fun...and is nothing like any other prison film I've ever seen.
When the story begins, five millionaires are inexplicably sent to prison at the same exact time. One is a doctor who was drunk driving and he hurt someone in the process. Two are just plain crooks...and have apparently learned NOTHING from their convictions. Two are just plain stupid...pampered men who think they will be given preferential treatment, such as maid service, because of their wealth. These two are not so much bad as clueless. And, each of these men end up having their time in prison strongly influenced by fellow inmate, Nick (Lee Tracy). I'd like to say HOW...but this would ruin the film.
If you are looking for realism, do NOT watch "Millionaires in Prison". Instead, it's a comedic drama...and a most enjoyable B-picture. My advice is just turn off your brain and enjoy the film....and it's made easier by some nice performances, especially Tracy who is in a very different sort of role than his usual faire. Well made and fun...and worth your time. My only reservation is that the idiot millionaires are a bit ridiculous...but again, enjoyable if you just turn off that pesky brain!
When the story begins, five millionaires are inexplicably sent to prison at the same exact time. One is a doctor who was drunk driving and he hurt someone in the process. Two are just plain crooks...and have apparently learned NOTHING from their convictions. Two are just plain stupid...pampered men who think they will be given preferential treatment, such as maid service, because of their wealth. These two are not so much bad as clueless. And, each of these men end up having their time in prison strongly influenced by fellow inmate, Nick (Lee Tracy). I'd like to say HOW...but this would ruin the film.
If you are looking for realism, do NOT watch "Millionaires in Prison". Instead, it's a comedic drama...and a most enjoyable B-picture. My advice is just turn off your brain and enjoy the film....and it's made easier by some nice performances, especially Tracy who is in a very different sort of role than his usual faire. Well made and fun...and worth your time. My only reservation is that the idiot millionaires are a bit ridiculous...but again, enjoyable if you just turn off that pesky brain!