Douglas Fairbanks Junior was something of a renaissance man in show business, but like so many stars who do not move up to superstar status, his achievements get lost over time in the shuffle. This is a fun B picture he made in England, full of verve under the direction of Raoul Walsh, even though its production values are variable.
I really enjoyed his daring-do, building up to his "jump for glory" as he tries to save his lover, the beautiful Valerie Hobson, on trial for murder, by tyring a dangerous leap from roof to balcony to convince the police of his wild story about how the events of villain Alan Hale Senior actually occurred. Throughout the show he's an endearing rogue, and Hobson definitely lifts the movie up several notches.
I really enjoyed his daring-do, building up to his "jump for glory" as he tries to save his lover, the beautiful Valerie Hobson, on trial for murder, by tyring a dangerous leap from roof to balcony to convince the police of his wild story about how the events of villain Alan Hale Senior actually occurred. Throughout the show he's an endearing rogue, and Hobson definitely lifts the movie up several notches.