a project intended for Clark Gable and Constance Bennett
....but was made with George Raft and Rosalind Russell.
George Raft plays Enrico Scaffa, an immigrant who comes to America with friend Giuseppe (Leo Carrillo) and begins doing menial work. His toughness and his ability to stand up to big shots comes to the attention of the mayor, who hires him, apparently as some sort of go-between between the mayor and the public.
Enrico becomes very powerful. However, while working in construction, one of the cars he stops belongs to Rodmen Dreke, married to heiress Beatrice Newnes. Enrico falls for Beatrice and never forgets her.
Four years later, they meet again. This time, Enrico has found out that Dreke has stolen $4 million from a bank in Enrico's district. He demands that Enrico give him the money before the audit, so Enrico can replace it without anyone knowing. He takes off for Cuba, and Beatrice makes up the money.
This doesn't dissuade Enrico from pursuing Beatrice, who is in a loveless marriage. They fall in love. Problems ensue, and Enrico finds himself before a Grand Jury.
Okay movie with nice performances, with a standout performance by Arline Judge as Enrico's jealous secretary. Russell and Raft are very likable.
Good, and it's always great to see the ubiquitous Charles Lane.
George Raft plays Enrico Scaffa, an immigrant who comes to America with friend Giuseppe (Leo Carrillo) and begins doing menial work. His toughness and his ability to stand up to big shots comes to the attention of the mayor, who hires him, apparently as some sort of go-between between the mayor and the public.
Enrico becomes very powerful. However, while working in construction, one of the cars he stops belongs to Rodmen Dreke, married to heiress Beatrice Newnes. Enrico falls for Beatrice and never forgets her.
Four years later, they meet again. This time, Enrico has found out that Dreke has stolen $4 million from a bank in Enrico's district. He demands that Enrico give him the money before the audit, so Enrico can replace it without anyone knowing. He takes off for Cuba, and Beatrice makes up the money.
This doesn't dissuade Enrico from pursuing Beatrice, who is in a loveless marriage. They fall in love. Problems ensue, and Enrico finds himself before a Grand Jury.
Okay movie with nice performances, with a standout performance by Arline Judge as Enrico's jealous secretary. Russell and Raft are very likable.
Good, and it's always great to see the ubiquitous Charles Lane.
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- Feb 17, 2021