A New York bank plans to sell a Hollywood studio at a big loss. But the head accountant is suspicious and goes to investigate.
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school studio comedies that don't take themselves too seriously, sure. It’s a breezy watch for a rainy Sunday. But if you’re looking for high-stakes drama or that classic noir intensity, you’re gonna be let down. This isn't exactly Captain Applejack in terms of zany energy, but it...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school studio comedies that don't take themselves too seriously, sure. It’s a breezy watch for a rainy Sunday. But if you’re looking for high-stakes drama or that classic noir intensity, you’re gonna be let down. This isn't exactly Captain Applejack in terms of zany energy, but it has its moments. Humphrey Bogart plays this stuffy accountant named Atterbury Dodd. It’s actually pretty weird seeing him without a trench coat or a snub-nosed revolver. He’s all..."
Gene Towne, Clarence Budington Kelland, C. Graham Baker
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