The biggest reason I chose to watch this film is Edmund Lowe--a pretty much forgotten leading man today but a darn fine actor. Often I have noticed that I like him better than the films he's in, as he managed to bring something more to his parts.
Lowe is a professional gambler who frequents cruise ships. He doesn't cheat--he's just very good. Soon after the film begins, he meets a nice lady (Claire Trevor) and they both sneak into the first class section where Lowe looks for some action. But before he can locate a game, he and Trevor come upon a sad young man who is trying to kill himself. It seems that the young man has been tricked by an evil vamp and she is trying to blackmail him into helping her with a theft. And, rather than do this, he'd rather kill himself. Lowe decides to help the young man out of his predicament. Partway through his scheme, Lowe discovers the guy is his son! I'd not normally mention such a spoiler, but it's CLEARLY given away in the IMDb summary! Can he and Trevor extricate the young knucklehead? And what will become of Lowe and Trevor, as Claire clearly has her eyes set on him and isn't about to just let him go when the film concludes.
As usual, Lowe makes fine use of him screen time in a movie that is otherwise just a little better than ordinary. It also helps that Trevor and Eugene Palette are on hand as well--giving the film a bit more color and entertainment value. I'll give this one a 7...but it's almost good enough for an 8.
Lowe is a professional gambler who frequents cruise ships. He doesn't cheat--he's just very good. Soon after the film begins, he meets a nice lady (Claire Trevor) and they both sneak into the first class section where Lowe looks for some action. But before he can locate a game, he and Trevor come upon a sad young man who is trying to kill himself. It seems that the young man has been tricked by an evil vamp and she is trying to blackmail him into helping her with a theft. And, rather than do this, he'd rather kill himself. Lowe decides to help the young man out of his predicament. Partway through his scheme, Lowe discovers the guy is his son! I'd not normally mention such a spoiler, but it's CLEARLY given away in the IMDb summary! Can he and Trevor extricate the young knucklehead? And what will become of Lowe and Trevor, as Claire clearly has her eyes set on him and isn't about to just let him go when the film concludes.
As usual, Lowe makes fine use of him screen time in a movie that is otherwise just a little better than ordinary. It also helps that Trevor and Eugene Palette are on hand as well--giving the film a bit more color and entertainment value. I'll give this one a 7...but it's almost good enough for an 8.