James Cagney is "Blonde Crazy" in this 1931 film also starring Joan Blondell, Louis Calhern, and Ray Milland.
It's worth mentioning Charles Lane, who played the hotel desk clerk at the beginning of the film. Lane died in 2007 at the age of 102 and his last credit was in 2006! Lane is really a piece of Hollywood history, just as the stars of the film were.
Cagney is a hotel bellhop, Bert Harris, who convinces the Kewpie-doll blonde Ann Roberts (Blondell) to join him in his life of crime. The crimes consist of some mighty clever scans to fleece rich people -- and, in one case, getting back at the con man who stole from them. Despite their partnership, neither can admit their feelings for one another. Ann falls for a broker (Ray Milland) and trouble follows.
The two stars are wonderful, so young and energetic. Cagney calls Blondell "Hawn-EEE" which I'm sure he came up by himself. Blondell with her huge eyes is adorable. You really find yourself rooting for the two of them. In an early role, Louis Calhern is smooth as silk, and Milland provides an attractive lure for Ann.
This is a nice piece of Americana. It's 1931 and people are out hustling. Sort of like today. Very enjoyable.
It's worth mentioning Charles Lane, who played the hotel desk clerk at the beginning of the film. Lane died in 2007 at the age of 102 and his last credit was in 2006! Lane is really a piece of Hollywood history, just as the stars of the film were.
Cagney is a hotel bellhop, Bert Harris, who convinces the Kewpie-doll blonde Ann Roberts (Blondell) to join him in his life of crime. The crimes consist of some mighty clever scans to fleece rich people -- and, in one case, getting back at the con man who stole from them. Despite their partnership, neither can admit their feelings for one another. Ann falls for a broker (Ray Milland) and trouble follows.
The two stars are wonderful, so young and energetic. Cagney calls Blondell "Hawn-EEE" which I'm sure he came up by himself. Blondell with her huge eyes is adorable. You really find yourself rooting for the two of them. In an early role, Louis Calhern is smooth as silk, and Milland provides an attractive lure for Ann.
This is a nice piece of Americana. It's 1931 and people are out hustling. Sort of like today. Very enjoyable.