Russell Hopton is the publicity man for John Dilson's new show. When his old pal from the sideshow days, Harry Holman, shows up, Hopton sets up a publicity stunt in which Holman takes a bag containing a lot of cash to the police. The story is covered unawares by Hopton's girl friend on the police beat, Irene Ware, and the result is terrific. But Holman is wanted out west and trying to avoid publicity, which he can't, due to the success of Miss Ware's story.
It's a slow and deliberately told story, with Bradley Page, Betty Blythe, Milburn Stone, and Fred Toones showing up. Director Vin Moore shows his comedy background, mostly concentrating on Holman's abilities, but while the set pieces, including a nicely iced poker game are amusing, the piece is underwritten, so actual conflicts are quickly resolved and everyone is left standing around.
It's a slow and deliberately told story, with Bradley Page, Betty Blythe, Milburn Stone, and Fred Toones showing up. Director Vin Moore shows his comedy background, mostly concentrating on Holman's abilities, but while the set pieces, including a nicely iced poker game are amusing, the piece is underwritten, so actual conflicts are quickly resolved and everyone is left standing around.