A con-woman has a nice business fleecing gullible tourists who want a genuine 'underworld' experience, but the tables are turned when one of her victims turns out to be less innocent than he looks. Dodging the city detective who knows her by sight and wants her to "go straight", she next sets her sights on a valuable diamond pendant; but when her elegant nemesis turns up at the scene of the would-be crime, a race begins to see who can carry out the con first.


Edgar Kennedy and Leo White star in 'Paths to Paradise', a 1930s con game film that delves into the world of deception and ambition. The plot unfolds in a city where a con-woman, played by Ellinor Vanderveer, runs a business that caters to gullible tourists seeking an 'underworld' experience. Her modus operandi is to f...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Clarence G. Badger

Clarence G. Badger
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"Edgar Kennedy and Leo White star in 'Paths to Paradise', a 1930s con game film that delves into the world of deception and ambition. The plot unfolds in a city where a con-woman, played by Ellinor Vanderveer, runs a business that caters to gullible tourists seeking an 'underworld' experience. Her modus operandi is to fleece these individuals, all the while maintaining a facade of charm and sophistication.The twist comes when one of her victims turns out to be less innocent than expected. This re..."

Betty Compson
Paul Armstrong, Keene Thompson
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