When a movie theater usher is fired, he takes up with criminals and finds himself quite adept at various illegal activities. Eventually though, the police catch up with him, and he runs to hide out in Los Angeles. There he stumbles into the movie business and soon rises to stardom. He has gone straight, but his newfound success arouses the interest of his old criminal associates, who are not above blackmail...... (Full plot summary below)
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When a movie theater usher is fired, he takes up with criminals and finds himself quite adept at various illegal activities. Eventually though, the police catch up with him, and he runs to hide out in Los Angeles. There he stumbles into the movie business and soon rises to stardom. He has gone straight, but his newfound success arouses the interest of his old criminal associates, who are not above blackmail...
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| Classic Film and TelevisionMichael E. GrostFun film is absolutely loaded with plot and fast paced zing. |
| DVDTalk.comDavid CorneliusA fully satisfying, if totally manic, joyride. |
| Movie MetropolisJohn J. PuccioCagney is his usual cocky screen self in Lady Killer, a movie that starts light and gets even lighter as it goes along. |
| User ReviewTom BOne of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Cagney is wonderfully adept at everything and in this he shines, alternately witty, angry, and also sensitive. He moves with grace, the dancer in him, and his intelligence sparkles. What's a real treat is that everyone else in the cast is in on the jokes and the apparatus of the film explodes into the story in hilarious and inventive ways. The decor is a treat, all thirties deco, and the characters are a double treat. Is the story serious? Hell no, it's post-modern! In some ways it's a bit of Cohen-brothers light. Self-reflexive, funny, smart, lots of layers, fast-paced, and overall immensely satisfying for such a short quick ride. The thirties produced some of the most insightful films about human relationships and the world we all still live in today. Many things are different between now and then, but human beings are still trying to find their way, make a buck, and cope with each other. Sometimes the function of art is to encourage us to see all sides and still come out in hope and laughter. This movie does it in a grand style and looks beautiful to boot. The real stand-out in this for me was Mae Clarke. She seems so aware of herself, and the camera really gave us a sense of her. She didn't quite steal the show from Cagney, but she kept up. This must have been a hilarious film to make. |
| User ReviewJames-Masaki RCagney gets to do absolutely everything in this Gangster/Screwball/Hollywood Satire hybrid piece, which really showcases his acting chops. The only thing missing is his music and dance skills, but throw in the same year's "Footlight Parade", and you have everything you need. James Cagney gets mixed with a group of con artists, but along the way, one con goes wrong and becomes a murder case. He runs away to Hollywood and accidentally gets himself a gig as an actor. As his fame rises, the cons come back and try to blackmail him for their opportunities... |
| User ReviewChris SOne of the very, VERY few films from the 30's with actually good acting I've seen. Cagney is great, like Leo meets Clooney. The story isn't spectacular by today's standards, but it's neither predictable nor boring. |
| User ReviewAj VA very funny pre-code movie with a great performance from Cagney. If you're a fan of his, don't miss this movie. |
| User ReviewIngrid GVery funny Cagney movie, he goes from movie theatre usher to public enemy number one to an A list movie star, and all that by conning everyone. This is one of my favourite Cagney movies now. I recommend seeing it. |
| User ReviewJustin MGlorious, fast-paced, Warners pre-code fun. Cagney goes from small-time thug to star actor in about 70 minutes. Worth watching just for Mae Clarke, whom Cagney manhandles in delerious, sketchy as hell, pre-code fashion. |
| User ReviewLanden CThough its title is rather misleading, it's still a lot of fun to watch. I get a kick out of pre-code films, and this one is no exception (especially a scene in which Cagney drags Clarke out by her hair and kicks her in the ass.) While I prefer the grittier gangster films, these humorous ones have their place. Cagney is magnetic as always, making whatever you watch him doing so much more exciting than any other actor. |
