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The adventures of an investigator (Cagney) for the Bureau of Weights and Measures.The adventures of an investigator (Cagney) for the Bureau of Weights and Measures.The adventures of an investigator (Cagney) for the Bureau of Weights and Measures.
Gertrude Astor
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
- Grocery Clerk
- (uncredited)
Sammy Blum
- Party Chef
- (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaWhen James Cagney swung at Joe Sawyer in the party scene, Sawyer jerked back his head, which hit actor Jack Perry , who was one of the party guests, and broke his nose.
- Quotes
Johnny 'Red' Cave: I'll see you in jail, bread-snatcher!
- Crazy creditsFirst card shows the hands of a clock going around clockwise, and the company name Grand National is shown, as the hands uncover the wording.
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"Another move out of you and I'll pin your ears back!"
Interesting B movie from Grand National that reunites James Cagney with his Public Enemy co-star Mae Clarke. This was one of the movies Cagney made during his contract dispute with Warner Bros. The plot has tough guy Cagney taking over the position of Chief Deputy of the Departments of Weights and Measures, where he fights corruption with a good right cross. It never ceases to amaze me how bureaucrats were held in high esteem in 1930s movies. Name just about any government official and there was at least one movie with him as a crusading hero. More naive about government back then, I guess. Anyway this is not a bad movie but nothing exceptional. It moves along quickly. Cagney elevates the film above its Poverty Row backdrop. It's nice seeing him with Clarke again. The two have a playful chemistry. James Burke is a little annoying as Cagney's "Lucky Charms" sidekick. Worth a look for all Cagney fans, if for no other reason than to see him doing mundane things like shopping for groceries and putting gas in his car. All in the name of justice, of course.
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- Jun 7, 2017
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- Runtime1 hour 6 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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