Easy Money

"Easy Money" is a B-movie about fake accident claims...a subject which is as timely today as it was back in 1936. Unfortunately, it's also a rather poorly written B and often doesn't make much sense.

The story starts with all sorts of accidents which are being staged by a gang of con artists. When one of these crooks is caught, the prosecutor in charge throws the case...and it's obvious. His excuse...the accused was his brother so he had no choice. Huh?! This would have resulted in the prosecutor going to prison...especially since he admitted he tried NOT to get a conviction.

Some time later, the ex-prosecutor gets a job with some insurance investigators...though why any would hire the guy, is pretty confusing. And, through the rest of the film he fights to stop the racket...which, based on his earlier behavior, makes no sense nor does it make him any sort of hero.

There's much more to the story than this...but suffice to say that the premise really made no sense. A film about insurance fraud could have been interesting and exciting...but nonsensical writing make this one to skip.