On the run from the New York police on a murder charge, gangster Broken Nose Dawson undergoes plastic surgery to change his appearance, then goes to Hollywood. Posing as millionaire playboy Spencer Dutro III, he manages to snag a part as a gangster in a movie from Zenith Studios.
Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a breezy afternoon newspaper strip, then sure. It’s light, it’s fast, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. If you need a heavy, life-changing experience, look elsewhere. This is for people who enjoy seeing the gears turn in a studio system that churned out storie...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a breezy afternoon newspaper strip, then sure. It’s light, it’s fast, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. If you need a heavy, life-changing experience, look elsewhere. This is for people who enjoy seeing the gears turn in a studio system that churned out stories like this by the dozen. Broken Nose Dawson is a real piece of work. He goes under the knife to hide from the law and winds up playing himself in a movie. The irony is so thick y..."
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John Twist, Garrett Graham, Tom Dugan, Ray Mayer
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