No one has noted that Steve Martin is parodying the character of Rigby in "The Bribe." A number of scenes are taken directly from the earlier film such as Reardon being slipped a mickey. The final scenes are actual footage from the bribe with Martin instead of Robert Taylor. Martin, however, is a poor substitute for Taylor.
Some of the old film footage is also from "The Bribe," scenes including Ava Gardner and Charles Laughton. Martin is also standing in for Taylor in the scenes from "Johnny Eager." Rachel Ward's hair also seems to me to be an eighties take on Ava Gardner in "The Bribe." The strangling scene derives from another Taylor movie, "High Wall."
The film isn't to my taste but it is well done. The editing in of stars of the past is seamless. Just give Robert Taylor a thought when you're watching it.
Some of the old film footage is also from "The Bribe," scenes including Ava Gardner and Charles Laughton. Martin is also standing in for Taylor in the scenes from "Johnny Eager." Rachel Ward's hair also seems to me to be an eighties take on Ava Gardner in "The Bribe." The strangling scene derives from another Taylor movie, "High Wall."
The film isn't to my taste but it is well done. The editing in of stars of the past is seamless. Just give Robert Taylor a thought when you're watching it.