Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small home town and sets out for the big city. He obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Steve Carson, a fellow employee, is constantly flaunting the money he has won at the race track. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.
Acting
Johnny Downs plays desperation with surprising physicality.
Production
Tight 70-minute structure — they didn't waste frames in '39.
Director
Herbert Meyer
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