The Good. Like Armored Car Robbery, it covers familiar ground, but does it expertly. We get some well played scenes: Dixon pretending to be McGraw's wife for a half-airplane fare, a twist beginning with McGraw fooling a crook, and an exciting chase down the LA River bed. Louis Heydt and Milburne Stone (Gunsmoke) lend fine support.
The Bad. Its a B movie, so its light on character development. Dixon goes from Gold-digger to happy homemaker in the wink of an eye, while McGraw spirals - too quickly - from Square Cop to crooked killer. I know Dixon can sure fill out a sweater, but this is Charles McGraw!
Summary: Not as good as Armored Car Robbery - but there's never a dull moment. Exciting car chases, square-jawed McGraw playing the sap, a beautiful dame, and only 73 minutes. What more do you want?
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