Thursday, August 29, 2019

I am a Criminal (1938)

Cocky crime boss Brad (John Carroll) hits the rocks when he is charged with manslaughter of the DA's son. To build up his public image he hires PR adviser Clint (Craig Reynolds). Clint suggests Brad adopts an orphan...

Brad adopts Bobby (Martin Spellman) and soon is very fond of him. Unfortunately Clint is carrying on with Brad's girl Linda (Kay Linaker) behind his back. Bobby tells Brad what is going on and he throws Linda out. Clint then begins a campaign to bring Brad down forcing the criminal to flee with Bobby. Brad and Bobby make a mountain resort owned by Alice (Mary Kornman), naturally Brad falls for Alice...

So it can be a bit corny but once you realise the film is really about Brad and Bobby's bonding and not a gritty crime thriller then the film is much more enjoyable.