Another story of the newsreel cameramen and the dog-eat-dog competitive world they inhabit. This one features "Scoop" Adams (Robert Armstrong), as a hard-drinking cameraman, whose irresponsible actions results in the firing of his young assistant Dick Robinson (Richard Cromwell).
Is this worth a watch? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for old black-and-white studio filler. If you like the grit of something like The Public Enemy, you might be disappointed by how much softer this feels. But if you’re into the mid-30s 'hustle' vibe, you'll probably get a kick out of it. Scoop Adams is the k...
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Roy William Neill
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"Is this worth a watch? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for old black-and-white studio filler. If you like the grit of something like The Public Enemy, you might be disappointed by how much softer this feels. But if you’re into the mid-30s 'hustle' vibe, you'll probably get a kick out of it. Scoop Adams is the kind of guy who probably keeps a bottle of cheap scotch in his equipment bag. Robert Armstrong plays him with this twitchy, loud energy that makes you wonder how he ever got a shot ..."
Dorothy Revier
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