a friend of mine have tell me that this be funny than woody allen small time crook i admit i be skeptical and a too many so called comedy from the black and white era do not get much more than a smile from me . my skepticism be reward with a very funny and fast paced comedy with the kind of crackle dialogue they do not write anymore . edward g. robinson be a scream in the lead and and his support cast equal him . don not miss this one . there never a dull moment .