Summary
In this cinematic endeavor, Johnny, a Tijuana racetrack tout, leads a duplicitous existence, feigning legitimacy to his New England family while entangled in a web of chance and affection. Following a serendipitous win on a long-shot horse, Johnny contemplates a return home, complicated by his ardor for Norah Ryan. A poignant gesture towards his blind, elderly friend Jeff, who has staked his savings on a horse Johnny falsely claims has won, underscores Johnny's compassionate nature. Ultimately, Norah's maternal intervention facilitates Johnny's return home, where he is welcomed as Norah's husband.
Synopsis
Johnny, a racetrack tout in Tijuana, Mexico, is unsuccessful in his gambling but leads his New England family to believe he is engaged in legitimate business. He finally wins on a long shot and intends to return home, though he dislikes leaving his sweetheart, Norah Ryan. As a parting gesture Johnny takes his blind, elderly friend Jeff to the track, tells him his favorite horse has won, then gives Jeff his own winnings when he learns that the old man has staked all of his savings. The kindly intervention of Norah's mother enables Johnny to go home with Norah as his wife.
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