Summary
Mildred Garson, an aspiring ingenue and the devoted fiancée of acclaimed dramatist Anthony Moore, yearns to embody the leading lady in his latest theatrical endeavor—a gritty crook drama. Driven by a desire to prove her dramatic prowess, her well-meaning but misguided siblings, Jim and Rita, concoct an elaborate charade: a staged home invasion at Moore's opulent residence. Their amateurish theatricality, however, takes a terrifying turn when genuine malefactors, led by the notorious Dan "The Fox" Grogan, crash their performance, escalating the farce into a brutal reality. A butler falls, shot, and Mildred is violently abducted. Resourceful and defiant, she orchestrates a perilous escape, serendipitously finding sanctuary in the contemplative world of Chong Wo, a sagacious Chinese philosopher. This unexpected alliance culminates in a climactic showdown, where Wo's strategic acumen outwits Grogan, ensuring his apprehension. With the criminal element vanquished and Mildred's courage unequivocally demonstrated, the stage is set not for a play, but for a genuine union, as she and Anthony prepare to embark on their married life.
Synopsis
Mildred Garson, secretary and fiancée of playwright Anthony Moore, would like to play the leading role in his new play, a crook drama. Her brother Jim and sister Rita arrange to stage a fake robbery at Moore's home so that Mildred can demonstrate her ability. However, real thieves led by Dan "The Fox" Grogan appear, shoot Moore's butler, and kidnap Mildred. She manages to escape and find refuge with Chong Wo, a Chinese philosopher. In a fight to the finish, Wong arranges for Grogan to be captured, leaving Anthony and Milfred to get married.
Director
Cast
