One of the most benign films I have seen in a long time is the 1937 film "Thunder in the City." The film talks of England being the first country to come out of the depression. What are they talking about? It's only 1937 and it would take the advent of World War 11 to get us out of that mess.
Edward G. Robinson gives a lackluster performance in a film with lackluster writing. Having been booted from his position, he ventures off to England to meet some odd relatives. They both think that each other are wealthy, and perhaps a comedy at this time would have been worthwhile. Instead, they plot some sort of business venture with some new metal. This is as about exciting like a walk in the forest at dusk.
In the end, Robinson is regarded as a hero among the stockholders even though he has been out-witted. Any thought of Robinson as a leading man here falls flat, as does the picture.
Edward G. Robinson gives a lackluster performance in a film with lackluster writing. Having been booted from his position, he ventures off to England to meet some odd relatives. They both think that each other are wealthy, and perhaps a comedy at this time would have been worthwhile. Instead, they plot some sort of business venture with some new metal. This is as about exciting like a walk in the forest at dusk.
In the end, Robinson is regarded as a hero among the stockholders even though he has been out-witted. Any thought of Robinson as a leading man here falls flat, as does the picture.