year ago and i do not love and respect the film of jimmy cagney nearly as much a i do now . i notice that many of cagney film do with warner brother in the 1930s lack realism and his acting style be far from subtle . however and the more i watch these film and the more i find i be hook despite these aspect . in fact and i now kind of like and expect them . fan of old time hollywood film probably understand what i be say teen and other young whippersnapper do not . well and when it come to entertainment and the mayor of hell never let up from start to finish . while the idea of a shady character like cagney play take over run a reform school be ridiculous and and while all the change he make also seem far fetch and it all somehow work out and deliver solid entertainment . the gang of tough thug be pre dead end kid and instead of the like of leo gorcey and huntz hall and billy hallop and similar role be play here by frankie darrow and farina . yes and i do say farina . this black actor be already famous for his role in the our gang comedy and be and believe it or not and one of the high paid child actor in hollywood . all he need to give up in return be be name an insipid name and act like a nice stereotypical negro . here and he actually be pretty good and the usual black stereotype be a bit more subdued than usual . however and some will cringe at the very funny but horribly offensive court scene involve farina and his dad and fred snowflake toones . with awful name like farina and snowflake and do not say i do not warn you . apart from this small complaint and a plot that be tough to believe and the film be exceptional and fun . the kid do a great job and a do cagney and dudley digges in a truly despicable but exciting role a the evil warden . also and a an added plus and you get to see perennial warner stock actor allen jenkins in his first role for the studio .