A Wrestler and his ex-Wife (Noah Young and Fay Holderness) try to con a recently-discharged Sailor (Clyde Cook) out of 4 years' pay. When they learn that he lost the money in a 'shell game', they put him to work in the hazardous job of a High Steel Worker, and insure him against accident, then try to see that he has one.
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James Parrott
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"body {background-color: #000;} p {color: #FFF; font-size: 18px;}The film opens with a palpable sense of tension and intrigue, as we are introduced to the central quartet of our narrative: a seasoned con artist, his ex-wife, an unsuspecting sailor, and a series of secondary characters who each play integral roles in the intricate web of deceit and manipulation that unfolds.William Gillespie and Helen Gilmore, the husband and wife in question, exude a palpable chemistry that underscores the dynami..."
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