This is about two competing heir chasers. These are people who, for a commission, find heirs (legitimate or fake) when someone dies and no one appears to collect the inheritance.
One-liner-fest graced by a perfect direction. The plot is overcomplicated but still fun. The theme is deceiving appearances. Or something like that. Cagney is good beyond belief. I should watch this again to get a better understanding of his lines.
Critic Dale Thomajan's fourth entry in his top ten list for 1934.
Rating: 78
(Number 7 on my own list of favorites for 1934.)
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