Not a bad film, but it's too low-key to work up much excitement for. Grahame is a joy to watch but the role doesn't give her room to shine. The real treat is Flippen and Philips who get the lion's share of the script's funniest and most clever moments. As would you expect from Ray, the direction is well done, although lacking the moody atmosphere of his superior THEY LIVE BY NIGHT from the previous year. Overall the movie is enjoyable but too lightweight to be worth a second look.